Guests are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch and visit with community leaders as they share their experiences from the Civil Rights Movement. After the discussion, guests are welcome to eat their lunch in the lobby or outside at the picnic table.
Saturday, April 2 - Bubba Thomas
Producer, musician and former columnist for the Houston Informer, he will discuss his involvement in and memories of the Civil Rights Movement.
Saturday, April 9 - John Guess Jr.
CEO of the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), John Guess Jr. will discuss his experiences in starting a Black Student Union on the campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Saturday, April 16 - Alvia Wardlaw
Alvia Wardlaw is the curator and director of the University Museum at Texas Southern University and one of the founders of Ethos, a black student organization. She will discuss her experiences of confronting racism as a student on the campus of Wellesley College.
The African American Library at the Gregory School
1300 Victor St.
Houston, TX 77019
http://freedomnowhouston.org/
All events are subject to change due to weather or other concerns. Please check with the venue or organization to ensure an event is taking place as scheduled.
