Are You a Librarian? Documentary Screening
Hosted by Indiana Black Librarians Network and Indiana Library FederationJoin the Indiana Black Librarians Network and Indiana Library Federation for a family-friendly screening and discussion of Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians by Hoosier librarian Rodney Freeman.
Event Details
Are You a Librarian? is a community documentary screening and discussion exploring the vital history and impact of Black librarians in the US.
Join the Indiana Black Librarians Network and Indiana Library Federation for a family-friendly screening and discussion of Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians by Hoosier librarian Rodney Freeman. The documentary delves into the rich and often overlooked history of Black librarianship in the United States. It traces the journey of Black librarians from the era of slavery through the implementation of affirmative action policies. It highlights their pivotal roles in establishing libraries, promoting literacy, and advocating for equal access to information within their communities.
Refreshments will be served. Each registrant will receive a free book.
For more information, email klpalmer@iu.edu.
This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.