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Talk about Racism for a Change in Your Community
Join in a virtual book discussion that covers the many faces of institutional racism to learn more about racism and how you can can make a change.
This month's book is African American & LatinX History of America by Paul Ortiz. A look at how placing African American, Latinx and Indigeneous voices front and center transforms US history into one of the working class organizing against imperialism.
Register for the discussion and a link will be emailed to you.
This event is co-sponsored by Eliminate Racism 815 as part of Rockford Public Library's Anti-Racist Initiative.
TAGS: | Culture | Book Discussion | Anti-Racism Initiative |
The 36,000 sq.ft. Hart Interim Library opened Dec. 2, 2017 and serves as the Rockford Public Library’s main downtown facility. The newly renovated space boasts a 2nd story Children’s Area with dedicated computer lab, Read, Play, Learn program room, and creative play space, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers a sizable Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and 5 private meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people.
