with author Edward E. Baptist
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On Feb. 29 come hear Edward E. Baptist, author of “The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism.” This is the culmination of our month long citywide book club for Black History Month.
When: Monday, February 29
Where: Highland Baptist Church, 1101 Cherokee Road
Time: 7p
Cost: FREE
Advance warning: reserve a seat ASAP as they’re going quickly. First come, first served. Click here to reserve your seats through Eventbrite. Tickets are free — It only takes two seconds to sign up to get one.
Cornell University historian and author Edward Baptist will join local leaders in a dialogue on the human toll racism takes in our country and city:
- Is reconciliation possible?
- Is there a solution?
- What can we do as a community to bridge the economic gap between West and East Louisville?
You may also wish to read Edward Baptist on ‘the lies we tell about slavery’ (Salon).