Families in Alexandria are invited to attend a free event, “Fight for the Right to Read,” on Saturday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Alexandria Black History Museum, located at 902 Wythe Street. The program is designed for children in second grade and above and is part of Black History Month activities.
The event will feature authors Jeff Gottesfeld and Michelle Y. Green, along with illustrator Kim Holt, who is a Howard University graduate. They will present their new book, “Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike for Library Reading Equality.” The presentation includes an explanation of how the book was developed, a live reading session, and an opportunity for questions from young attendees interested in writing.
Attendees will have the chance to meet the authors and illustrator and get copies of their book signed. Light refreshments will be available during the event.
“This free program is open to the public. For more information about Black History Month events in the City of Alexandria, visit alexandriava.gov/BlackHistoryMonth.”
To request reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
“If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.”
The Alexandria Black History Museum aims to preserve and promote African American history in the region through exhibitions and programs that encourage understanding of local heritage. More information can be found at https://www.alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory.
The Office of Historic Alexandria manages eight museums as well as historic sites across the city with programming that addresses both past events and current equity initiatives.
Alexandria’s museums help build community identity by interpreting social and cultural history relevant to local residents (https://www.alexandriava.gov). The city also maintains several sites documenting African American heritage (https://www.alexandriava.gov), while racial and social equity are key elements incorporated into city policies (https://www.alexandriava.gov). Operating under a council-manager form of government (https://www.alexandriava.gov), Alexandria provides various services within its independent boundaries (https://www.alexandriava.gov) and supports archaeological research through partnerships among agencies, institutions, and residents (https://www.alexandriava.gov).