A.C.T.O.R (A Continuing Talk on Race) | Emancipation Day

A.C.T.O.R (A Continuing Talk on Race) | Emancipation Day

Date and Time

Apr 5, 2015 5:00 pm

Location

14th & V

2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009

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Description:

April 16, 1862 marks the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. Over 3,000 enslaved persons were freed eight months before the Emancipation Proclamation liberated slaves in the South. 

Join us for a community conversation with Busboys and Poets founder and owner, Andy Shallal on "Emancipation" 

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The A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) open discussion series is hosted by Busboys and Poets as a community service. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action! Each month there is a new topic for discussion.

Free and open to all. To be added to the A.C.T.O.R. email list, please email aj@busboysandpoets.com. 

A.C.T.O.R. is held on the first Sunday of every month at Busboys and Poets 14 th & V; 5:00 PM.

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