Brooklyn has a distinct story to tell in the annals of social justice. Join us as we honor this unique chapter in New York City’s history with a book party for Brooklynites: the Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough (NYU Press). This new work by Prithi Kanakamedala traces the lives of the Black Brooklynites who defined the city’s most populous borough, and their search for equality and opportunity in the nineteenth century. Kanakamedala (Professor of History, Bronx Community College and MALS, CUNY Graduate Center) will read excerpts from the book, followed by a reception. Books will be available for sale at the event.

**THIS IS A LIVE EVENT**

CUNY Graduate Center
Martin E. Segal Theatre Center
Wed., Oct. 9, 6:30 – 8pm

RSVP: bit.ly/brooklynitesgc

This event is organized and hosted by the Public Scholarship Practice Space (PS2) and the Center for the Humanities, and co-sponsored by The Gotham Center and the Master’s in Liberal Studies (MALS) program, at the CUNY Graduate Center.