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Moon Quoted by Annandale Today on Racial Covenant Legacy in Fairfax County

Professor of History and American Studies, Krystyn Moon was featured in an Annandale Today article titled “Racial covenants – widespread in Mason District – can be removed.”  Moon commented on the impact of these restrictive covenants, noting, “Those deeds rolled back any momentum for Black residents to become renters or homeowners in Fairfax County.”Moon’s research […]

Moon to Present at ‘Exploring Civil Rights’ Forum in Alexandria

Professor of History and American Studies Krystyn Moon will deliver the keynote address, “Housing Activism in Mid-Twentieth Century Alexandria,” a critical examination of local housing activism efforts that shaped the city’s landscape, during the Alexandria Forum on Oct. 18. This day-long symposium focuses on the interpretation of civil rights history and its relevance today. Taking […]