CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FREDDI WILLIAMS EVANS AND CONGO SQUARE: AFRICAN ROOTS IN NEW ORLEANS

Tuesday, Feb. 7, noon
State Library of Louisiana
Seminar Center, 1st Floor
701 N. Fourth St.
Baton Rouge, LA

In celebration of Black History Month, the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana is announcing a special event. Author, researcher, scholar and educator Freddi Williams Evans is presenting her book Congo Square: African Roots in New Orleans on Tuesday, Feb.7, from noon to 12:45 p.m., in the Seminar Center of the State Library of Louisiana. A book signing will follow, with copies of the book available for purchase.

The State Library strives to promote literature and an appreciation for literature. This state is fortunate in its wealth of a truly rich, unique culture that is in turn spun into stories by legendary storytellers. The LCB finds and brings these talented artists to our stage, where they tell our stories, no matter the medium of the message. Through the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana, citizens from all walks of life are able to immerse themselves in the consistently fine literary programming offered, free of charge, to those who care to share the bounty.

Through her book, Congo Square: African Roots in New Orleans, Evans will share the story of historic Congo Square through archival materials including audio and video clips, photographs, sketches, maps and musical instruments. The author will also highlight connections among cultural practices witnessed in Congo Square and those found in parts of Africa, Haiti and Cuba as well as Congo Square's influence on the indigenous culture of New Orleans.

The presentation is free and open to the public and registration is not required. With this program planned as a lunchtime event, attendees are welcomed to bring a brown bag lunch.

 

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