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Ida B. Wells' Truth Telling Campaign

2023-02-11 14:00:00 2023-02-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Ida B. Wells' Truth Telling Campaign The Making of the Reason Why Ives Main Library - Community Program Room

Saturday, February 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-11 14:00:00 2023-02-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Ida B. Wells' Truth Telling Campaign The Making of the Reason Why Ives Main Library - Community Program Room

Ives Main Library

Community Program Room

The Making of the Reason Why

Writer and performer, Karima A. Robinson, PhD presents a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her play. Dr. Robinson tells the story of Ida B. Wells' anti-lynching campaign at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

 Ida B Wells by Karima Robinson Promo

https://vimeo.com/465477413

Ives Main Library

Phone: 203-946-8130

Hours
We're closed Wednesday December 25
Mon, Dec 23 Closed
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
Thu, Dec 26 Closed
Fri, Dec 27 Closed
Sat, Dec 28 Closed
Sun, Dec 29 Closed

About the branch

The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Upcoming events

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ives Main Library