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In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School

Wed. April 16, 2025 at 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Greenfield Public Library with Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz

Join us for a talk and light refreshments with the authors of the book, In Defiance. (Library closes at 8pm.)

Free Talk about 20 Abolitionists you were never taught in school. Two authors pictured

The book, In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught In School brings to light the often-suppressed stories of those who risked everything to end enslavement. Profiling 20 Black and white men and women, the book highlights their courage, activism, and unwavering commitment to freedom. Through vivid vignettes, including their own words, their struggles and sacrifices come to life.

Co-authored by Tom Weiner, a Northampton-based writer, educator and anti-racist activist, and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz, professor and former president of the National Council for Black Studies, the book weaves their perspectives into the narrative, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past.

This talk is sponsored by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library, Racial Justice Rising, The Markham Nathan fund, and the Greenfield and Orange Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency

Program is free — donations are welcome!

Our programs are supported in part by grants from: Greenfield and Orange Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.