Author Series Presents Tracie McMillan In Conversation With Nancy A. Parker
Main Library
Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Michigan native Tracie McMillan shares insights from her new book, The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America. McMillan asks a provocative question: Does white America think racism is worth what it costs? Joining Tracie in conversation will be Nancy A. Parker, Executive Director of the Detroit Justice Center. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a...;
Author Series Presents Alice Randall In Conversation With Rochelle Riley
Main Library
Tuesday, May 14, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Acclaimed novelist and songwriter Alice Randall returns to her hometown of Detroit to celebrate the release of her latest work of nonfiction. My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future offers a lyrical and unforgettable account of Randall’s past and her search for the first family of Black country music. Joining Alice for a lively conversation will be award-winning columnist and current Director of Arts and Culture for Detroit Rochelle Riley. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a...;
DPL Author Series Presents: Dr. Felicia George
Duffield Branch
Saturday, May 18, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Dr. Felicia George will discuss her new book When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City. “Playing the numbers” was a significant part of Detroit's culture and history, especially in the Black community. This book explores the intersection of race, politics, and social dynamics in Detroit's history, including how illegal numbers gambling evolved into a legal activity. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/d...;
The Evolution of Urban Fiction Presented by Author Michel Moore
Edison Branch
Wednesday, May 22, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Join Essence Magazine bestseller Michel Moore for an historical journey into Urban Fiction, covering topics such as book-to-screen adaptation, Detroit’s role in Urban Fiction, and self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. There will be a Q & A session, free raffles and book giveaways. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t...