Renee Brown, Director of Education and Associate Curator at Palm Springs Historical Society, will discuss the barriers that keep many people from obtaining what is commonly referred to as the “American Dream.” 

Historically in Palm Springs, these barriers have included income, race, religion, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation injustices. Brown’s timeline will illustrate the complex layers of decisions made by federal, state, and local governments as well as by the people of a sovereign nation, the Cahuilla Indians and the effects those decisions had on the development of the City of Palm Springs.

NOTE: All visitors are required to make a reservation online before arriving at the museum. (No walkups!) Proof of vaccination is required for all Museum functions. This includes Free Thursday Nights.

Seating in the Lecture Hall is limited and available first come first serve.

Thursday nights are free from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., supported by the City of Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Art Museum is proud to collaborate with the Palm Springs Black History Committee and thanks them for their support and partnership.