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Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries

Authors at the Library

Join Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, author and professor of history at The Ohio State University, to explore how race and racism have shaped Ohio over time.

How Did We Get Here?
(Re)Building Community

Saturday, Jan. 25
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.
(Reading Room – Second Floor)

Join Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, professor of history at The Ohio State University, to explore how race and racism have shaped Ohio over time, influencing both its neighborhoods and its politics. By examining issues such as segregation in housing and education, he will discuss how these challenges continue to affect our communities today. The talk will guide us toward building a stronger, more welcoming future, highlighting the importance of understanding our history and how the places we live can bring us together.

Read more about the author here.
 

This program is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Ohio Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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