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Tables of Conscience Book-Themed Dinners

Title:Tables of Conscience Book-Themed Dinners
Date & Time:Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Details:Back by Popular Demand! Tables of Conscience book-themed dinners to raise money for the 2025 scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. About a week before the dinner, those who reserved spots will receive an email with the name and address of the hosts. Please indicate at registration if you have any food allergies or strong preferences. Hosts will do their best to accommodate guest requests. Each reservation requires a $125 donation per person; visit (https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/tables-of-conscience-fundraiser) for additional information on payment. The dinner’s discussion book must be purchased separately from a local bookstore.

Book: Of Poetry and Protest: From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin
By Phil Cushway (Compiler), Michael Warr (Editor), Victoria Smith (Photographer)

Join ACRP members in what is sure to be a lively conversation about this compilation of African American poets and essayists that give voice to the Black experience in America. The anthology highlights Pulitzer Prize winning poets such as Rita Dove, Natasha Tretheway, Yusef Komunyakaa and Tracy Smith. Essayists include Rev. Dr. William Barber II and Jeannine Amber. Each one provides an artistic, incisive take on our culture and times.

Reserve your ticket (Capacity, 8 seats)
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Fees:$125 donation per person.
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Black History, Museums


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?58513
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