Rundel Auditorium, Central Library, third floor of Rundel Memorial Building

Offered with the YWCA

 

1:30pm - Personal Experiences of the Great Migration through Stories and Discussion by Dr. Frederick Jefferson, Ben Douglas, Loretta Scott, Dr. David Anderson and Djed Snead

 

2:30pm - Discussion on '12 Things White People Can Do Now Because Ferguson,' facilitated by Table 23 participants

 

2:45pm - Book Discussion on The Warmth of Other Suns: the Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson, facilitated by Jackie Campbell

Books Sandwiched In 

Tuesday, April 28

Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library

12:12 - 12:52pm - you are welcome to bring your lunch

 

Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality by Danielle Allen

 

In just 1337 words, the Declaration of Independence makes a coherent and riveting argument about equality, yet it is rarely read from start to finish - much less understood. With its clear analysis and passionate advocacy, Our Declaration affirms the continuing relevance of America's founding text, ultimately revealing what democracy actually means and what it asks of us.

 

Reviewed by Verdis Robinson, Assistant Professor of History & African-American Studies, MCC