Slavery in New York City from the 17th to the 19th century is discussed by a panel of three prominent scholars. The event takes place as part of the Black History Month program of Baruch College.

The panel is introduced by Dr. Clarence Taylor of the Black and Hispanic Studies department. Panelists include: Dr. Graham Hodges, the George Dorland Landon Jr. Professor of History at Colgate University; Dr. Craig Steven Wilder, Professor of History at Dartmouth College; and Dr. Sherrill Wilson, Urban Anthropologist and Lecturer.

The event takes place February 15, 2006 and is sponsored by Baruch's Black and Hispanic Studies department, the History department and by the dean's office at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences.