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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Springfield\,MO
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
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CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Norfolk\, VA
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-jacksonville-fl/
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Jacksonville\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-jacksonville-fl-2/
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Tallahassee\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-tallahassee-fl/
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Miami\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-miami-fl/
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Daytona\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-daytona-fl/
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-washington-dc/
LOCATION:MLK Library\, 901 G St NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Pittsburgh\, PA
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-brooklyn-ny-2/
LOCATION:Helen S. Faison Arts Academy\, 7430 Tioga S\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Artivism Afterparty
DESCRIPTION:Following the Brooklyn Book Festival\, AAPF seeks to host a “Books Unbanned Artivism Afterparty” in Brooklyn\, NY. This party with a purpose will feature live performances from acclaimed poets\, singers\, and actors\, a DJ\, networking opportunities\, giveaways\, food\, and refreshments.  \nCurated by AAPF Co-Founder\, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Creative Arts Lead Awoye Timpo\, AAPF staff\, and Artists-in-Residence\, AAPF will produce a performance medley followed by a talk-back to illuminate the urgent need to fight back against educational censorship and book bans across the country. \n 
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-artivism-afterparty/
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Fall Tour
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Protecting the Freedom to Learn as part of Books Unbanned Week at the Brooklyn Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The surprising rise of censorship in this country is a mounting threat to our democracy. Books by people of color and about racial justice have been among the most often banned titles in the last few years. To commemorate the first day of Banned Book Week\, AAPF’s “Books UnbannedTM” tour\, in partnership with The New Republic’s “Banned in the USA” Bookmobile Tour of 2023\, presents a conversation with authors including Black feminist legal scholar and AAPF Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, professor and anti-racist activist Dr. Ibram X. Kendi\, alongside journalist and cultural critic Michael Harriot. The authors will discuss increased censorship\, the surprising reach of moral panics that have informed censorship and what we all must do to protect the values of learning and literacy. Moderated by Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-protecting-the-freedom-to-learn-as-part-of-books-unbanned-week-at-the-brooklyn-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Fall Tour
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Protecting the Freedom to Learn
DESCRIPTION:The surprising rise of censorship in this country is a mounting threat to our democracy. Books by people of color and about racial justice have been among the most often banned titles in the last few years. To commemorate the first day of Banned Book Week\, AAPF’s “Books UnbannedTM” tour\, in partnership with The New Republic’s “Banned in the USA” Bookmobile Tour of 2023\, presents a conversation with authors including Black feminist legal scholar and AAPF Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, professor and anti-racist activist Dr. Ibram X. Kendi\, alongside journalist and cultural critic Michael Harriot. The authors will discuss increased censorship\, the surprising reach of moral panics that have informed censorship\, and what we all must do to protect the values of learning and literacy. Moderated by Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-protecting-the-freedom-to-learn/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Book Festival
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Summer Tour
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Fighting Back to Move Forward: Defending the Freedom to Learn (CRT Summer School)
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum’s Critical Race Theory Summer School 2023 Presents – Fighting Back to Move Forward: Defending the Freedom to Learn! This year’s 4th edition of our signature summer programming on July 30th -August 3rd will connect the dots between the attacks on critical knowledge\, the impending threats to our multiracial democracy\, and the practical tools required to sustain the movement. Stay tuned for more updates.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-fighting-back-to-move-forward-defending-the-freedom-to-learn-2/
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Fall Tour
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SUMMARY:The New Republic Banned Book Tour - Brooklyn\, NY
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nThe New Republic and our partners are launching a bold new initiative to combat censorship and celebrate the First Amendment\, to coincide with Banned Books Week\, October 1–7\, 2023. \nWe are taking it on the road\, sending a bookmobile to distribute books\, present author readings and book signings\, and educate you on what you can do to fight book banning. \nOur “festival on wheels” will connect with communities\, authors\, bookstores\, libraries\, and local leaders to celebrate the freedom to read.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/the-new-republic-banned-book-tour-brooklyn-ny/
CATEGORIES:The New Republic Tour 2023
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SUMMARY:Artivism After Party
DESCRIPTION:Following the Brooklyn Book Festival\, AAPF seeks to host a “Books Unbanned Artivism Afterparty” in Brooklyn\, NY. This party with a purpose will feature live performances from acclaimed poets\, singers\, and actors\, a DJ\, networking opportunities\, giveaways\, food\, and refreshments.  \nCurated by AAPF Co-Founder\, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Creative Arts Lead Awoye Timpo\, AAPF staff\, and Artists-in-Residence\, AAPF will produce a performance medley followed by a talk-back to illuminate the urgent need to fight back against educational censorship and book bans across the country.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-artivism-after-party/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Book Festival
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Summer Tour
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Congressional Black Caus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is thrilled to present the highly anticipated 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC)\, taking place from September 20 – 24\, 2023\, at the prestigious Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Under the inspiring theme “Securing Our Democracy. Protecting Our Freedoms. Uplifting Our Culture.\,” this conference will be an extraordinary gathering of visionaries\, activists\, and leaders who are shaping the future of African Americans and the global Black community.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-congressional-black-caus-foundation-annual-legislative-conference/
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Summer Tour
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Defending the Freedom to Learn Tour - NUL Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Urban League Annual Conference will be a hybrid event in 2022! After two years as an exclusively virtual happening\, the organization is returning to an in-person program. The 2022 conference will be the nation’s largest and most influential civil rights and urban advocacy event. Each year\, leaders in business\, government\, and social advocacy gather to explore the issues and initiatives that profoundly affect the communities served by the Urban League network of 90 affiliates nationwide. From policymakers and thought leaders to social media influencers and entrepreneurs\, the National Urban League conference is the place to network\, exchange ideas\, gain insights\, and strategize next steps toward justice.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-defending-the-freedom-to-learn-tour-nul-conference/
LOCATION:George R. Brown Convention Center\, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Summer Tour
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Defending the Freedom to Learn Tour - DST Convention
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis looks forward to welcoming Delta Sigma Theta to the Indianapolis. Take advantage of your time in Indy to explore downtown. From a morning run along the Central Canal to dinner at one of our best restaurants to a night exploring one of our vibrant neighborhoods\, Indy offers a safe and walkable downtown for exploration.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-defending-the-freedom-to-learn-tour-dst-convention/
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center\, 100 South Capitol Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Summer Tour
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SUMMARY:Books Unbanned: Defending the Freedom to Learn Tour - Netroots Nation
DESCRIPTION:Netroots Nation is a non-profit organization that provides trainings\, resources and connection opportunities to help progressive activists create a more progressive and just world. Since 2006\, Netroots Nation has hosted the largest annual conference for progressives\, drawing up to 4\,000 attendees from around the country and beyond. Our annual event brings together diverse voices from around the country and beyond. \nAnyone who desires a more progressive and just world is welcome. Our attendees are politicians\, online organizers\, grassroots activists\, and independent media makers. Some are professionals who work at advocacy organizations\, progressive companies or labor unions; while others do activism in their spare time.
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/books-unbanned-defending-the-freedom-to-learn-tour-netroots-nation/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, 1 W Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023 Books Unbanned Summer Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230703
DTSTAMP:20260411T185752
CREATED:20230703T224003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T225426Z
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SUMMARY:AAPF Goes to Essence Festival
DESCRIPTION:June 30\, 2023\nFighting Against Book Bans\nA movement to erase Black history has been in full force with book bans\, bans on critical race theory\, and legislation seeking to eliminate diversity\, equity\, and inclusion all over the country. This panel will bring together some of the most prominent figures in the fight to retain our history and critical assessment of discrimination in this country. \n  \nJuly 1\, 2023\nAffirmative Action\, DEI\, and Reparations: Where Do We Take the Fight for Racial Justice Now?\nBlack history banned\, ‘wokeness’ criticized\, DEI renounced…What are the implications for Black people and other marginalized groups in the United States and what can you do about it? \n  \nJune 30 – July 2\, 2023\nAAPF and Freedom 2 Learn Booth\nErnest Morial Convention Center – New Orleans\, LA
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/aapf-goes-to-essence-festival/
LOCATION:Ernest Morial Convention Center\, New Orleans\, LA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185752
CREATED:20230217T221236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T221403Z
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SUMMARY:AUTHOR TALK WITH NIC STONE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/author-talk-with-nic-stone/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185752
CREATED:20230120T205214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T205217Z
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SUMMARY:STORYTIME FOR KIDS WITH NIKOLE HANNAH JONES
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/storytime-for-kids-with-nikole-hannah-jones/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221108T070903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T155316Z
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Books Unbanned Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us next Wednesday 11/9 at 7 p.m. ET for the inaugural “Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers Book Club” reading and conversation featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw and Ibram X. Kendi.\n \n \n\n\nDuring this event Kendi will read an excerpt from his book\, Stamped (for Kids)\, and engage in a live conversation with Professor Crenshaw\, Co-founder and Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum\, about the dangerous threats to our democracy that legislated book bans pose.\n \n \n\n\nKendi’s book Stamped (for Kids) is the ALA’s second-most banned book of 2020. Stamped (for Kids) is an introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America.\n \n\n\n#TruthBeTold #FreedomRiders #FreedomReaders\n\n \n \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/inaugural-books-unbanned-book-club-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221021T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T061019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nTOUR STOP PARTNERS:\nBlack Voters Matter* | Tony Hill* | Pat Bryant* | Ben Frazier\, Jr.* | No. Side Coalition of Jacksonville\, FL \nOUR STARTING POINT IS:\nSherwood Forest Plaza @ 1:00 PM \nCELEBRATION VILLAGE TAKES PLACE AT:\nSaint Stephens AME Church | 913 West 5th Street | Jacksonville\, FL
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/jacksonville-fl/
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T060904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Brunswick\, GA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/brunswick-ga/
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T060738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Savannah\, GA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/savannah-ga/
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T060634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Charleston\, SC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/charleston-sc/
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T060550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
UID:168-1666051200-1666137599@booksunbanned.org
SUMMARY:Orangeburg\, SC
DESCRIPTION:S. Carolina State University
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/orangeburg-sc/
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221017T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T060428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Wilmington\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nTOUR STOP PARTNER:\n  \nOUR STARTING POINT IS:\nFrankie’s Outdoor Market |. 1019 Princess Street |. Wilmington\, NC 28401 \nEvening Rally & Block Party @ 5:00PM
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/wilmington-nc/
LOCATION:Private: Frankie’s Outdoor Market\, 1019 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221017T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T051412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
UID:163-1666006200-1666013400@booksunbanned.org
SUMMARY:Raleigh\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nTOUR STOP PARTNER:\n  \nOUR STARTING POINT IS:\nMartin Street Missionary Baptist Church |. 1001 E. Martin Street |. Raleigh\, NC 27601 \nArrival and Press Availability @ 11:30AM \nRaleigh Votercade @ 12:00PM – 1:30PM \nVotercade to Wilmington @ 1:45 PM
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/raleigh-nc/
LOCATION:Private: Martin Street Missionary Baptist Church\, 1001 E. Martin Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221016T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185753
CREATED:20221008T050151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond\, VA
DESCRIPTION:The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw\, local authors\, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans\, reading from banned books\, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation\, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children\, education system\, and democracy\, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization. \nTOUR STOP PARTNER:\n  \nOUR STARTING POINT IS:\nViriginia Union University |. 500 N Lombardy St |. Richmond\, VA 23223 \nVehicle Line-Up & Decorating @ 12:00PM \nProgram @ 1:30PM \nCELEBRATION VILLAGE:\nMartin Luther King Middle School |  1000 Mosby St. |. Richmond\, VA 23223 @ 3:00 PM
URL:https://booksunbanned.org/event/richmond-va/
LOCATION:Private: Virginia Union University\, 500 N Lombardy S\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022 Books Unbanned Tour
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