Beyond Her Time: The Visionary Works of Pauline Hopkins
Schedule
Thu Oct 17 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Cambridge Public Library | Cambridge, MA
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Register here: https://historycambridge.org/events/hopkins/Join us for a captivating exploration of the life and literary legacy of Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins. A pioneering figure of her time, Hopkins was a novelist, journalist, playwright, and activist who fearlessly tackled issues of race, gender, and social justice. This lecture will delve into her formative years in Cambridge, uncovering the influences that shaped her groundbreaking work. We will examine her powerful stories and essays, which continue to resonate today, and discuss her enduring impact on Black literature and culture.
This will be a discussion between Dr. Nicole Aljoe, Professor of English and Africana Studies at Northeastern University, and Virginia Pye, Cambridge-based author.
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Where is it happening?
Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138-4125, United States,Cambridge, MassachusettsEvent Location & Nearby Stays: