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SUMMARY:Words\, Power\, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing
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DESCRIPTION:Register for this virtual program via ZOOM to receive a link. 
 Watch at home or by using a library computer..\nhttps://rmlib.libnet.info/
 event/17204882
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Engage in an important and thoughtful conv
 ersation with <a href="https://rmlib.na.iiivega.com/search/card?id=2fd1805
 f-c2a6-11ea-97d5-711c42befaf8&amp\;entityType=Agent" target="_blank" rel="
 noopener" aria-label="(opens in new tab)"><strong>Dr. Eve L. Ewing<i class
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 aimed author\, educator\, poet\, and cultural organizer\, whose work explo
 res race\, education\, identity\, and community. Through writing that blen
 ds scholarship\, storytelling\, and activism\, Dr. Ewing has become one of
  today&rsquo\;s most influential public voices in culture and education.</
 p>\n<p>Explore the power of language and storytelling as Dr. Ewing reflect
 s on how words shape public memory\, challenge systems of inequality\, and
  help communities imagine new futures. From classrooms and libraries to po
 etry and popular culture\, this conversation will consider the many ways s
 tories influence how we see ourselves and one another.</p>\n<p>Perfect for
  librarians\, educators\, students\, writers\, and readers alike\, this ev
 ent invites attendees to think critically about the role of literature\, l
 earning\, and community in times of change. Whether you are familiar with 
 Dr. Ewing&rsquo\;s work or discovering it for the first time\, this conver
 sation promises insight\, inspiration\, and meaningful discussion.</p>\n<p
 ><strong>Moderator:</strong></p>\n<p>Brandis Friedman will moderate the ev
 ent. Friedman is a writer and anchor for WTTW&rsquo\;s <em>Chicago Tonight
 </em> and <em>Chicago Tonight: Black Voices</em>\, and also serves as a ch
 ampion for libraries.</p>\n<p><em><strong> Illinois Libraries Present virt
 ual programs are generously brought to you by <a href="https://www.rmlib.o
 rg/friends"><strong>The Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library</strong></a
 >.</strong></em></p>\n<hr />\n<div class="responsive-grid-650" style="vert
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  0% 2%\;">\n<p><em><strong>This event is made possible by Illinois Librari
 es Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offeri
 ng premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinoi
 s State Library\, a Department of the Secretary of State\, using funds pro
 vided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the pro
 visions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).</strong></em></
 p>\n<p>ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Lang
 uage (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all event
 s by default&mdash\;no special request needed. To request accommodations n
 ot listed\, please email <a href="mailto:illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org"
 ><strong>illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org</strong></a>.</p>\n</div>\n</div
 >\nhttps://rmlib.libnet.info/event/17204882
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