"Black Settlements in Southern Illinois" Presentation with Kimberly France
Schedule
Tue Jun 18 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Marion Carnegie Library | Marion, IL
Kimberly France was born and raised in Carbondale, Illinois. She began researching her family lineage in earnest in 2020 upon learning of a relative's terminal illness. After 3 years of research and revelation, she penned the book "Black Settlements in Southern Illinois" in an effort to document critical pieces of Illinois history that aren't well known. Ms. France is an alumnus of Howard University and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
This event is free to attend. No registration is required, but space is limited.
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Where is it happening?
Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL 62959-2516, United States,Marion, IllinoisEvent Location & Nearby Stays: