Queens: A History of the Most Diverse Place on Earth

In his new book, Queens: A History of the Most Diverse Place on Earth, prolific author Lawrence R. Samuel charts the historical development of the New York City borough from the 1920s to today. Samuel's narrative traces the evolution of Queens from a quasi-suburb of Manhattan for the white middle class into, today, the most diverse multiethnic, multiracial, and multireligious county in the United States. From the leafy enclaves of Forest Hills Gardens and Sunnyside to the transformations of Flushing Meadows, Samuel focuses on the residential development that has become home to more than 2.4 million New Yorkers. As he argues, following the trajectory of Queens adds much to our understanding of the city, the country, and the world.

After his presentation, Samuel will be engaged in dialogue with Lynne Sagalyn, a scholar of planning, policy, and real estate who was raised in Kew Gardens, Queens. 

The Zoom room is limited to 100 people. If you can't enter the Zoom, you can watch the program live on our YouTube channel when it begins at 6pm.