Come visit the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Branch to explore how race and racism have shaped Ohio over time with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries as part of the Library’s Authors at the Library series!

Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, professor of history at The Ohio State University, will discuss 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 Dr. Jeffries here!

This event was supported in part by funding from Ohio Humanities.

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