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SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: Words\, Power\, and Community: Dr.
Eve L. Ewing
LOCATION:Hayner Library\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:Words\, Power\, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing\n\nThursda
y\, November 12 at 7 PM CST\n\nEngage in an important and thoughtful c
onversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing\, acclaimed author\, educator\, poet
\, and cultural organizer whose work explores race\, education\, ident
ity\, and community. Through writing that blends scholarship\, storyte
lling\, and activism\, Dr. Ewing has become one of today’s most influe
ntial public voices on culture and education.\n\nExplore the power of 
language and storytelling as Dr. Ewing reflects on how words shape pub
lic memory\, challenge systems of inequality\, and help communities im
agine new futures. From classrooms and libraries to poetry and popular
culture\, this conversation will consider the many ways stories influ
ence how we see ourselves and one another.\n\nPerfect for librarians\,
educators\, students\, writers\, and readers alike\, this event invit
es attendees to think critically about the role of literature\, learni
ng\, and community in times of change. Whether you are familiar with D
r. Ewing’s work or discovering it for the first time\, this conversati
on promises insight\, inspiration\, and meaningful discussion.\n\nMode
rator\n\nBrandis Friedman will moderate the event. Friedman is a write
r and anchor for WTTW’s Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: Black Voi
ces\, and also serves as a champion for libraries.\n\nEvent details: h
ttps://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57956
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57956
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