2012 Presidential Plenary by Audrey Kobayashi: The City Beyond Symbolism
Channel: American Association of Geographers
Date: 2012-03-06

February 24, 2012 — AAG President Audrey Kobayashi organized the 2012 AAG Presidential Plenary titled, "The City Beyond Symbolism." The focus of the session was on the quest for social justice in cities. It featured scholar-activists whose work goes beyond symbolic academic or political rhetoric to make a difference in urban life. The distinguished panel included Grace Lee Boggs, Ruth Gilmore, Scott Kurashige, Don Mitchell, and Frances Fox Piven. AAG Executive Director Douglas Richardson provided welcoming remarks. Presented at the 2012 AAG Annual Meeting in New York, February 24, 2012.