Name: "Forty Acres": Author Dwayne Alexander Smith's New Twist on Slavery
Start: 2016-10-03T18:00
End: 2016-10-03T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Rudisill Regional Library

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"Forty Acres": Author Dwayne Alexander Smith's New Twist on Slavery

2016-10-03 18:00:00 2016-10-03 21:00:00 America/Chicago "Forty Acres": Author Dwayne Alexander Smith's New Twist on Slavery In this page-turning, provocative thriller, a young African-American attorney confronts issues of race and power as he uncovers a shocking conspiracy. Dwayne Alexander Smith, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Best Debut Author, in his book "Forty Acres" has created a useful tool for book clubs, social justice organizations, religious groups and others to discuss the idea of "well-fed" slaves with "decent housing." Join us for a unique and timely conversation. Rudisill Regional Library

Monday, October 03
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2016-10-03 18:00:00 2016-10-03 21:00:00 America/Chicago "Forty Acres": Author Dwayne Alexander Smith's New Twist on Slavery In this page-turning, provocative thriller, a young African-American attorney confronts issues of race and power as he uncovers a shocking conspiracy. Dwayne Alexander Smith, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Best Debut Author, in his book "Forty Acres" has created a useful tool for book clubs, social justice organizations, religious groups and others to discuss the idea of "well-fed" slaves with "decent housing." Join us for a unique and timely conversation. Rudisill Regional Library

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In this page-turning, provocative thriller, a young African-American attorney confronts issues of race and power as he uncovers a shocking conspiracy. Dwayne Alexander Smith, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Best Debut Author, in his book "Forty Acres" has created a useful tool for book clubs, social justice organizations, religious groups and others to discuss the idea of "well-fed" slaves with "decent housing." Join us for a unique and timely conversation.

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"Forty Acres": Author Dwayne Alexander Smith's New Twist on Slavery

Monday, October 036:00pm - 9:00pm

Rudisill Regional Library

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Monday, October 03
6:00pm - 9:00pm