Touch of Freedom School with the Karson Institute

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Loyola Notre Dame Library | Baltimore

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Publisher/HostKarsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead
Touch of Freedom School with the Karson Institute
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Touch of Freedom School is a free, adult Black History learning series. There are 8 Saturday sessions in January and February.
About this Event

The series provides a safe space for adults to learn about Black History and ask questions to further their knowledge. A range of community leaders and professionals with experience in education, storytelling, Black History, holistic practices, and health will teach throughout the program.

Touch of Freedom School is part of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice founded by Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead.

Students are expected to attend 80% of the classes. Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.

Class Dates, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. each session:

  • January 10
  • January 17
  • January 24
  • January 31
  • February 7
  • February 14
  • February 21
  • February 28


BONUS BOOK CLUB: On January 16 and January 23, there will be a Touch of Freedom School Book Club featuring, Notes from a Colored Girl: The Civil War Pocket Diaries of Emilie Frances Davis by Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead. The discusison takes place from 12-1:30 p.m., includes lunch, and is located in the Andrew White Student Center, 4th Floor Programming Room on Loyola University's campus. Book Club is not part of the required attendance.

Please register for classes through the ticket button. All events are free and are sponsored by ASALH, along with financial support from the Mellon Foundation.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Loyola Notre Dame Library, 200 Winston Avenue, Baltimore, United States

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