Reception & Book Discussion - Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights
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1301 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Join us for an evening with Dr. Keisha Blain, New York Times Bestselling author, award-winning historian, and Professor of History and Africana Studies at Brown University. Dr. Blain will discuss her new book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights, which explores how Black women have used the language and framework of human rights throughout American history.
Read her book in preparation for the talk, or purchase one at the event and get it signed by Dr. Blain!
The event will start with a reception at 4:00 p.m., followed by a book signing at 4:30 p.m., and the discussion at 5:00 p.m.
Activities Statement: The purpose of all UAB Institute for Human Rights (IHR) programs, activities, and endeavors is to foster collaboration, scholarly exchange, and academic learning related to human rights. All are welcome to attend.
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