How I Got Over: Black Women, Music, and Laughter

Event Details

When
02/28/2008 - 7:00pm
Where
14037 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL, 60419-1021
United States
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County: 
Cook
Fee: 
Free. Open to the Public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Dolton Public Library District
Where
14037 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL, 60419-1021
See map: Google Maps
County: 
Cook
Fee: 
Free. Open to the Public.
Sponsor Organization: 
Dolton Public Library District
A Road Scholar program by Patricia Williams-Lessane

In this presentation, Patricia Williams Lessane examines the appearance of music, laughter, and female companionship in the writings of African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean women. In particular, attention will be paid to Paule Marshall`s Praise Song for the Widow , and Toni Morrison`s Beloved.

For more information contact Pet Bugajski| 708.849.2385.
IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau