Charles Dew: The Making - and Un-Making - of a Racist
Join us as we explore what one man’s search for the source of his family’s racism can reveal about our country’s history, culture & future.
One of America's most respected historians of the South, Charles Dew is an award-winning author whose books have helped shape the conversation on the history of race in this country.
Born & raised here in St. Pete, his most recent book, The Making of a Racist: A Southerner Reflects on Family, History, and the Slave Trade, shares his story of life in the 1950’s South when Jim Crow laws and segregation were at their peak.
Reception: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Presentation + Audience Discussion: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This event is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but to help us plan for refreshments, please register so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!
(For Eckerd Students - yes, this is a CPS event.)
Join us as we explore what one man’s search for the source of his family’s racism can reveal about our country’s history, culture & future.
One of America's most respected historians of the South, Charles Dew is an award-winning author whose books have helped shape the conversation on the history of race in this country.
Born & raised here in St. Pete, his most recent book, The Making of a Racist: A Southerner Reflects on Family, History, and the Slave Trade, shares his story of life in the 1950’s South when Jim Crow laws and segregation were at their peak.
Reception: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Presentation + Audience Discussion: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This event is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but to help us plan for refreshments, please register so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!
(For Eckerd Students - yes, this is a CPS event.)