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Author Ishmael Reed will discuss The Complete Muhammad Ali. Journalist Stephen Henderson will lead the conversation discussing the fascinating narrative of Muhammad Ali’s life.
In partnership with The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and the Keiga Foundation, we will present this Author Talk with Ishmael Reed about his book The Complete Muhammad Ali.
Author Ishmael Scott Reed will share about his book The Complete Muhammad Ali, which contains material and photographs not included in most of the 100 other books about the champion. This work represents a fascinating portrait of Ali, offering a balanced portrayal that is often omitted from other books. In addition, Reed will discuss his other recent work. This conversation will be moderated by journalist Stephen Henderson.
Journalist Stephen Henderson will lead the conversation discussing the fascinating narrative of Muhammad Ali’s life. Together, Reed and Henderson will explore why we continue to remember and celebrate Ali, and delve into the importance of incorporating other, often unexplored voices, in charting one’s legacy. This special event precedes the upcoming documentary Muhammad Ali, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, & David McMahon, slated for PBS broadcast in 2021/22.
About the Author
Ishmael Reed is an award-winning poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, songwriter, lecturer and publisher. His play on the Broadway musical Hamilton, The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda, garnered three 2019 AUDELCO awards. His most recent novel is The Terrible Fours (Baraka Books, 2021). He lives in Oakland.
This event was made possible by the partnership between PBS Books has partnered with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). To learn more about ASALH visit asalh.org.
This event is made possible by a partnership with PBS Books. To learn more about PBS Books visit https://www.pbsbooks.org/.
This event will occur online through Facebook Live via OCLS Facebook page, facebook.com/oclslib. A device with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy | Authors - Books - Writing |
TAGS: | pbs | meettheauthor | history | epd | blackhistory |
Mon, Mar 18 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Mar 19 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Mar 20 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Mar 21 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Mar 22 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Mar 23 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Mar 24 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
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