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Tropic: A Dark History Revealed – The Roots of Eugenics on Long Island
Guest Speaker: Mark Torres

In the early 20th century, eugenics gained prominence as scientists sought to understand human genetics. On Long Island and across the U.S., eugenicists freely experimented on marginalized groups to support this flawed science. Work at the Eugenics Record Office in Cold Spring Harbor, led to forced sterilizations and restrictive immigration laws, and fueled a global eugenics movement. Mark Torres examines the local origins, key figures, and far-reaching consequences of this dark chapter in history.