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I Am Nobody’s Slave: A Virtual Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins

February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Journalist and author Lee Hawkins talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free.

Using genetic testing, reporting, and historical data, Hawkins explores the role of racism-triggered childhood trauma and chronic stress in shortening his ancestors’ lives, to craft a moving family portrait. This book shows how genealogical research can educate and heal Americans of all races, revealing through their story, the story of America—a journey of struggle, resilience, and the heavy cost of ultimate success.

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February 18
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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