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Heroines in the Family-Women of Color Who Challenged Slavery

in partnership with RAIN - Virtual & In Person
2025-03-18 19:00:00 2025-03-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Heroines in the Family-Women of Color Who Challenged Slavery Angelica Roberts shares the stories of three trailblazing ancestors: a community builder, an Underground Railroad hero, and a bold abolitionist, showcasing their courage and resilience. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor

Tuesday, March 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 19:00:00 2025-03-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Heroines in the Family-Women of Color Who Challenged Slavery Angelica Roberts shares the stories of three trailblazing ancestors: a community builder, an Underground Railroad hero, and a bold abolitionist, showcasing their courage and resilience. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Civic Room - First Floor

Angelica Roberts shares the stories of three trailblazing ancestors: a community builder, an Underground Railroad hero, and a bold abolitionist, showcasing their courage and resilience.

This program will be offered in person as well as virtually via Zoom. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Equity Diversity and Inclusion | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | partnership |

Northbrook Public Library
Phone: 847-272-6224
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Mon, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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