Randal Jelks with My America: Langston Hughes on Democracy

Schedule

Thu May 07 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University | Montgomery, AL

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We are pleased to bring award-winning author and documentary producer Randal M. Jelks to Montgomery for a book talk co-sponsored by the Rosa Parks Museum. In My America: Langston Hughes and Democracy, Jelks delivers a revelatory portrait of the
celebrated poet, essayist, playwright, and American artist. His new book curates a compelling narrative of Hughes as an activist, advocate, and champion of justice through his poetry. Come join us for this very special program. Additional co-sponsors: League of Women Voters, Read Freely Alabama.
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Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University, 220 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3527, United States

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