Tables of Conscience: Banned Books Dinner

Back and better than ever, ACRP will hold book-themed dinners to raise money for the 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.
Title:Tables of Conscience: Banned Books Dinner
Date & Time:Friday, November 14, 2025 • 6-9 p.m.
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Event Details:Back and better than ever, ACRP will hold book-themed dinners to raise money for the 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.

A Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America by Michael Eric DysonThe Department of Defense was so concerned about Americans finally starting to grapple with racism, that they banned this book. In a collection of letters written to recent victims of racial violence, Dyson exposed the anti-Blackness that infiltrates our culture as well as feed police violence and injustice.
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Fees:$125, The book is not included in the ticket price and should be purchased separate from a local bookstore.
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Black History, Black History Museum, Equity, Museums


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?59834
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