Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
In honor of Black History Month, the Office of Equity and Human Rights and the Iowa City Public Library are hosting a virtual book discussion, on Passing by Nella Larsen.
The virtual discussion will be facilitated by Abena Sankofa Imhotep, Director of Sankofa Literary and Empowerment Group of Des Moines.
The event will take place via Zoom. Participants may register here. Meeting ID: 845 5938 3669.
The Library has copies of "Passing" that may be checked out. The book is available in print, eBook, and eAudiobook.
The Office of Equity and Human Rights is offering a limited number of complimentary copies of the book to persons who reside in Iowa City and will participate in the book discussion. To request a copy, please email humanrights@iowa-city.org or call 319-356-5022. Early requests are encouraged, as the complimentary books will be distributed in the order in which requests are received.
For those who prefer to watch, the book was adapted into a Netflix film of the same name directed by Rebecca Hall. A Netflix subscription is required to view the film.
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact Equity Director Stefanie Bowers at 319-356-5022 or stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago publicOnline other
In honor of Black History Month, the Office of Equity and Human Rights and the Iowa City Public Library are hosting a virtual book discussion, on Passing by Nella Larsen.
The virtual discussion will be facilitated by Abena Sankofa Imhotep, Director of Sankofa Literary and Empowerment Group of Des Moines.
The event will take place via Zoom. Participants may register here. Meeting ID: 845 5938 3669.
The Library has copies of "Passing" that may be checked out. The book is available in print, eBook, and eAudiobook.
The Office of Equity and Human Rights is offering a limited number of complimentary copies of the book to persons who reside in Iowa City and will participate in the book discussion. To request a copy, please email humanrights@iowa-city.org or call 319-356-5022. Early requests are encouraged, as the complimentary books will be distributed in the order in which requests are received.
For those who prefer to watch, the book was adapted into a Netflix film of the same name directed by Rebecca Hall. A Netflix subscription is required to view the film.
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact Equity Director Stefanie Bowers at 319-356-5022 or stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.
This event is open to the public.
Cosponsor
Cosponsor Organization: City of Iowa City Office of Equity and Human Rights
Cosponsor Name: Stefanie Bowers
Cosponsor Phone: 319-356-5022
