History: archeology
Sun 8 Feb 2009
2009
February 2009
Sunday 8 February 2009
Sun 8 Feb, 2-4 pm. 15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore. Lauren Silberman, 410-732-6400 ext. 29. Jewish Museum of Maryland - [email][events]
Baltimore Sun columnist and WYPR news analyst C. Fraser Smith traces the roots of Jim Crow laws from Dred Scott to Plessy v. Ferguson and describes the early efforts of those who struggled to establish freedom and basic rights for African Americans. The readings from his book, Here Lies Jim Crow: Civil Rights In Maryland will recount the stories, words, and deeds of famous, infamous, and little-known Marylanders. Book signing following talk. This program is supported by the MdHC, and the PNC Legacy Grant and co-sponsored by the Baltimore Chapter of the NAACP, and Baltimore Hebrew University. JMM & NAACP members/BHU students -FREE; Non-Members: $5.00