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SUMMARY:Community Read: "The Fire Next Time"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of noted scholar 
 and author James Baldwin\n\nAuthor and activist James Baldwin would have 
 turned 100 years old in 2024. In numerous essays\, novels\, plays and 
 public speeches\, the eloquent voice of James Baldwin spoke of the pain and 
 struggle of Black Americans and the saving power of brotherhood. Join the 
 Library in reading one of Baldwin's best-known works during the month of 
 February - "The Fire Next Time." The Library will have unlimited eAudiobook 
 copies of this work available\, along with a few others of Baldwin's 
 works\, from January through March. \n\nJoin us to hear from Arlington teen 
 poet Kennedy Myrie to start off the program. Following her performance\, we 
 will have a community discussion of this pivotal work with the help of 
 George Mason University Distinguished Professor Keith Clark. \n\nThis event 
 serves as a prequel to the Arlington Reads spring series celebrating James 
 Baldwin's Centennial\; join us for continued discussions\, featuring four 
 acclaimed authors\, of Baldwin and his continued relevance in today's 
 society.\n\nRSVP to receive an event reminder email.\n\nFor more 
 information\, contact LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us\n\nThis event supports 
 the Library's recognition of Black History Month.
LOCATION:Central Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Brittany Veland":MAILTO:bveland@arlingtonva.us
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion
CONTACT;CN="Brittany Veland":MAILTO:bveland@arlingtonva.us
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URL:https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/11215317
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