"Hubert Harrison: The Voice of Harlem Radicalsim, 1883-1918" by Jeffrey B. Perry

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In honor of Black History Month, The Friends of the Library at St. Thomas Aquinas College will present a lecture by author Jeffery B. Perry on his book which illuminates the life of twentieth- century activist, Hubert Harrison.   The lecture will take place on Tuesday, February 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the Lougheed Library on campus.  The public is invited to attend.  For reservations, call 845-398-4220 or email mcollins@stac.edu.

Perry will discuss his brilliant book based on the life of the foremost skilled writer, educator, orator, critic and political activist of his era, Hubert Harrison.  The American Historical Review, October 2009 calls Perry’s book a “brilliant masterpiece” [that] “illuminates not only the life of his subject but discloses much about black Manhattan before Harlem Renaissance.”  Hubert Harrison was one of the truly most influential yet little known figures of early twentieth-century America and deserves to be acknowledged for his greatness.

The Friends of the Library at St. Thomas Aquinas College organizes and sponsors lectures in the library by notable speakers from within and outside the College. All lectures are open to the community. Community members interested in joining The Friends of the Library, participating in Friends activities, or making donations to the College designated for The Friends of the Library may contact Ms. Mary Anne Lenk, Director of Library Services at 845-398-4221 or mlenk@stac.edu. For reservation to the upcoming lecture, call the Library at 845-398-4220.