The (Nearly) Lost Story of Cornelius Hasbrouck and Washington's Headquarters
Dive into a Revolution-Era scandal that involves the mysterious disappearance of an opportunistic Patriot with ties to George Washington!
Virtual book talk presented by Village Preservation!
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About this Event:
In the 1920s scholar, author, and activist W. E. B. Du Bois started a magazine for children. Calling it “The Brownies’ Book: A Monthly Magazine for Children of the Sun”, it was the first magazine aimed specifically at Black youth. It was published right here in our neighborhood at 70 Fifth Avenue. In his role as editor‐in‐chief, Du Bois reached out to the era’s most celebrated Black creatives—writers, artists, poets, songwriters—and asked them to contribute their “best work” to The Brownies’ Book “so that Black children will know that they are thought about and LOVED.” Among its contributors was Langston Hughes, whose first published poems appeared in The Brownies’ Book.
Nearly 100 years later, author, educator, and Du Bois scholar Dr. Karida L. Brown and award‐ winning artist and children’s book creator Charly Palmer revived and expanded upon the Brownies’ Book legacy and showcase new art and writing for children from today’s brilliant Black creators. Join us for a presentation as they discuss their new book packed with 60 all‐new stories, poems, songs, photos, illustrations, comics, short plays, games, essays, and more is designed to reflect, celebrate, and inspire a new generation of children and families.
About the Speakers:
Dr. Karida L. Brown is a professor, oral historian, and writer whose research centers on race, historical transformations, and the fullness of Black life. An educator, public speaker, author, and humanist, she is known for empowering her readership, students, and organizations to be active participants in driving equity and justice. Dr. Brown previously served as the Diane Nash Descendants of Emancipation Chair at Fisk University’s John Lewis Center for Social Justice, and the inaugural Director of Racial Equity & Action for the Los Angeles Lakers. She is currently a professor of sociology at Emory University.
Charly Palmer is an award‐winning fine artist and illustrator. His artwork bears witness to African ancestry and contemporary experiences, from his paintings to his illustrated children’s books, which include “The Teachers March!: How Selma’s Teachers Changed History”, “The Legend of Gravity,” and “Keep Your Head Up”. Palmer’s paintings can be found in major museums, sports stadiums, and private personal and corporate collections. He has also created art for the cover of the John Legend GRAMMY Award‐winning album Bigger Love and for the cover of Time Magazine.
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