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A Conversation with Ibram X. Kendi on August 12th

Overdue_ Conversations About Race and Racism in Newton _Social Media-Kendi-Short

A Conversation with Ibram X. Kendi Wednesday, August 12th, 6:30-8pm Hosted by the Newton Public Library Cosponsored by FORJ, The Harmony Foundation, and the Newton Human Rights Commission

Join us for a virtual conversation with Ibram X. Kendi followed by a panel discussion about Race and Racism in Newton. We encourage you to read Dr. Kendi’s book, How to Be an Antiracist. It is part of the Overdue: Confronting Race and Racism in Newton city-wide read which will include a series of events and conversations about race and racism. The book is available from the Newton Free Library in print, eBook, and eAudiobook formats.

Register (required) here. The information on how to join the session will be sent prior to the program.

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