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Reading the Classics Series

Kindred Thoughts Bookstore

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RTC provides an opportunity to acquaint oneself with or revisit classic Black literature in an informal setting. Moderated by Cultural Historian, Michelle Black-Smith, we come together to engage with and celebrate the great canon of AA literature.

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Reading the Classics: The Spook Who Sat By the Door by Sam Greenlee
Sun, Aug 16 • 2:00 PM
Free
Reading the Classics: The Souls of Black Folks by W.E.B. Du Bois
Sat, Mar 21 • 5:00 PM
Free
Reading the Classics: Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur
Sat, Nov 15 • 5:00 PM
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Kindred Thoughts online bookstore curates a cultural community connection focused on the Black experience through its sale of books, moderated discussions and events.

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