The Iberia African American Historical Society invites the public to join their first book club discussion of 2021.
On Jan. 11, 2021 at 6 p.m., IAAHS will host a virtual discussion on Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Pulitzer Prize Winner Isabel Wilkerson. Over the course of the year, IAAHS will hold six additional discussions on books, articles, TED Talks, podcasts, etc. with a focus on African American history.
Participation:
Participation in the book club is free and open to all, though they do ask that participants sign up here to stay up-to-date on book club information, such as upcoming selections and topics, discussion dates, questions submissions, and other details. Copies of book selections are available at local libraries, booksellers, and online, or can be borrowed from a friend.
About The Iberia African American Historical Society:
The mission of The Iberia African American Historical Society is to foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the long, rich, and unique history of African Americans in Iberia Parish; and also, by example and through programs and activities, to encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical materials related to the history of African Americans in Iberia Parish. The IAAHS is a not-for-profit organization that funds special programs and events through donations.
For more information, visit IAAHS.org.
If you enjoyed this, read:
- 2019 Iberia African American Historical Society Journal
- 1944 Expulsion of Iberia Parish’s Black Leaders
