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Author Talk with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Author Talk with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi In-Person

In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is in conversation with Dr. Tara T. Green to discuss his adaptation for young readers of Zora Neale Hurston's acclaimed non-fiction work, Barracoon.

This free program is in collaboration with Kindred Stories and the ACLU.  We thank the ACLU for making copies of the book available for giveaway to attendees (limit of two per household). 

Registration is encouraged for event updates but does not guarantee admission, as seating is limited.

DR. IBRAM X. KENDI is a National Book Award-winning author of fifteen books for adults and children, including nine New York Times bestsellers—five of which were #1 New York Times bestsellers. He is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. 

Date:
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Central Library, Jesse H. Jones Building
Age Group:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Holidays & Observances     Spotlight Events  
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