Join Us for “Fight for the Right to Read” – A Free Family Program on Courage, History, and the Fight for Reading Equality

Fight for the Right to Read Program            
Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street
Saturday, February 28
11 a.m.- noon 
Free

Families are invited to a special Black History Month program, “Fight for the Right to Read,” taking place this Saturday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, Virginia. This free, family-friendly event is recommended for children in second grade and above.

Meet authors Jeff Gottesfeld and Michelle Y. Green, along with illustrator and Howard University graduate Kim Holt, as they present their powerful new book, Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike for Library Reading Equality.

The presentation will include how the idea for the book came about, a live reading of the book, and time for questions from future authors and budding young authors. Light refreshments will be served. The authors and illustrator will be available to sign copies of their book.

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.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family for an inspiring morning of history, storytelling, and community.

For 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.

About Alexandria Black History Museum: 

The Alexandria Black History Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of Alexandrians by preserving and promoting the history and achievements of African Americans in the region. Through its exhibitions, programs, and outreach initiatives, the museum fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the African American experience. For updates and to learn more visit: https://www.alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory

About the Office of Historic Alexandria:

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serves as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.