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\n;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Virtua l:geo:38.8122835,-77.1171899 GEO:38.8122835;-77.1171899 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a discussion o f "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson..\nhttps://alexandria.libnet.info/event/4832504 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pulitzer Prize&ndash\;winning author Isabe l Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history in this book: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the S outh for northern and western cities\, in search of a better life. \;< /p>\n
From 1915 to 1970\, this exodus of almost six million people chang ed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migr ations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand p eople\, and gained access to new data and official records\, to write this definitive and vividly dramatic account of how these American journeys un folded\, altering our cities\, our country\, and ourselves.
\nThis p rogram will take place by Zoom. Registration is required. After registerin g\, you will be e-mailed the link to join this Zoom meeting. A Zoom accoun t is not required\, but a microphone is required if you want to participat e in the interactive portion of this program. \;
\nIf you have q uestions about the program or need help with set up\, please contact Carol ine at \;cpak@alexlibraryva.o rg. \;
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