Author Event

Tasting Freedom: A Black History Month Author Event

In honor of Black History Month, the Robert C. and Dorothy M. Peoples Library, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Student Life Department are sponsoring the event as a “meet and greet” with the author that will lead to discussion of the book with students and other attendees. Biddle and Dubin have written a compelling biography of Octavius Catto, “Philadelphia’s best kept secret,” that paints a vivid picture of Civil War America and, in particular, Philadelphia’s rich history in the fight for civil rights.

Visit the book’s website for author information, book excerpts, reviews, and more. 

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Previous Events

• February 2013: Tasting Freedom
• Spring 2011: Outcasts United
• November 2009: Vietnam Mailbag
• June 2009: Juan Diaz
• April 2009: Maya Angelou
• March 2009: ESPN's Sal Paolantonio
• February 2009: Nikki Giovanni...
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• October 2008: Persepolis
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• July 2008: The Tour to End All Tours
• March 2008: The Monsters of Templeton
• January 2008: The Jersey Devil
• Fall 2007: Night
• Summer 2007: Finn
• April 2007: The Saint of Lost Things
  
• March 2007: Murder In Amsterdam: The Death of Theo Van
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