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Wheaton Public Library To Host 'Race In Illinois' Virtual Event
Join literary historian Dr. Caroline Kisiel and sociologist Dr. Brian Miller for an historical overview of the state's relationship to race.
Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm
At its founding as a state in 1818, Illinois passed its constitution as a free state. But slavery had existed in the region for centuries, and its impact on American approaches to race affected counties in Southern Illinois for decades after incorporation. As Illinois grew as a state, this later affected suburbs outside Chicago, including Wheaton.
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Join literary historian Dr. Caroline Kisiel (DePaul University) and sociologist Dr. Brian Miller (Wheaton College) for an historical overview of how the complex relationship Illinois has with slavery and race impacted community formation and development.
Register here for Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lJs0lhWnQvWk0M48NtYexQ
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Contact: ce@wheatonlibrary.org
Other Info: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom webinar.
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