Book talk: The Belgian Friendship Building: From the New York World’s Fair to a Virginia HBCU
This book talk on the 25th of Februari explores the complex journey of the Belgian Friendship Building from its origins at the 1939 New York World’s Fair to its eventual home at Virginia Union University, an HBCU in Richmond. The discussion bridges the gap between the structure's colonialist beginnings and its significance in African American history, offering a multifaceted look at modern architecture, heritage, and restoration.