The Strange Demise of Jim Crow
History / Heritage - Lecture/Discussion
| Date & Time: |
Saturday, February 23, 2013 3:00 PM-4:30 PM |
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| Suggested Audiences: | Elders, Adult, College, High School | |
| Location: Find Local Food & Accommodations |
Roswell Branch Library Meeting Room 115 Norcross Street Roswell, GA 30075 |
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| Cost: | Free and open to all | |
| Description: | The Roswell Library will host a screening of the documentary film The Strange Demise of Jim Crow. This film reveals how the city of Houston, Texas was peacefully desegregated via behind-the-scenes negotiations and controversial news black-outs. Following the screening will be a discussion facilitated by Curtis Graves, one of the original Texas Southern University student protestors, and the first African American State Representative for the state of Texas. | |
| More Information: |
E-mail:
LibraryComments@fultoncountyga.gov
Phone: 770-640-3075 Entered by: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System |
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Created: January 10, 2013 at 11:13 AM
Last Modified: January 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM
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