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Imani Perry Author Talk
2026-02-27 19:00:00 2026-02-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Imani Perry Author Talk The Importance of History in a Time of Erasure Maplewood Memorial Library - Community Room

Friday, February 27
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-27 19:00:00 2026-02-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Imani Perry Author Talk The Importance of History in a Time of Erasure Maplewood Memorial Library - Community Room

The Importance of History in a Time of Erasure

Imani Perry visits Maplewood Library to celebrate Black History.

Free and open to the public. No registration needed.

Imani Perry’s work reflects the deeply complex history of Black thought, art, and imagination. Says Perry, “If there were one impact I’d like my work to have, it would be that people would cease talking about African American history and culture in terms of deprivation or inadequacy and actually acknowledge its depth and complexity and beauty.” 

Perry’s books will be for sale and signing.

Read more about Imani Perry here.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Civic Life |

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