Lincoln Branch Book Club June Selection

According to an Amazon review, John Conyers III makesa readers aware of:

• "A Civil Rights Movement Up Close: Witness history through the eyes of a son who grew up alongside giants like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, learning firsthand the costs and triumphs of the fight for equality.
• The Making of a Political Legacy: Explore the untold stories behind landmark legislation, from the fight for the MLK holiday to the decades-long push for H.R. 40 and reparations, and the equity-focused work that continues today.
• Coming of Age in Detroit: Experience the Motor City's political and cultural heartbeat, from the family home on Seven Mile Road to the corridors of power, in a city that shaped both father and son.
• A Son's Search for His Own Voice: A moving, clear-eyed journey of a son learning to reconcile the image of a national hero with the reality of an often-absent father, and ultimately finding his own place in the world his father helped build."
• Questions Contact Arlene Reese-313-481-1782
• The Lincoln Branch Book Club is a Hybrid event. Registrants will recive the ZOOM info the week of the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lincoln | Detroit Public Library, 1221 Seven Mile East, Detroit, United States

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