book study

Join Us for a Meaningful Book Discussion on Barracoon

The Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project invites you to an engaging and thoughtful conversation about Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston. This powerful book recounts the true story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last known survivors of the transatlantic slave trade, in his own words. Through this discussion, we will explore themes of history, resilience, and community remembrance, while connecting them to our ongoing work of honoring those affected by racial violence in Prince George’s County.

In addition to the discussion, we will be joined by Evelyn D. Milton, a fourth-generation descendant of Osia and Innie Keeby, whose ancestors were brought to America aboard the Clotilda, the last known slave ship. Through her family’s powerful story, Evelyn will share a unique and personal connection to this pivotal chapter in American history.

Whether you’ve read the book or are simply interested in the conversation, we welcome you to join us as we reflect, learn, and build together.

Event Details:
 Date: February 11, 2025
 Time: 7pm
 Link to register: https://bit.ly/2025PGCLMPBook

“PGCLMP Book Discussion: Don’t Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre In Her Own Words“

Join the Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project (PGCLMP) for a discussion on Don’t Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre In Her Own Words by Viola Ford Fletcher and Ike Howard. Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor and last living witness of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, shares the journey and lasting impact of the Tulsa Massacre on her life.

In addition to the book chat, educator and author, Karen Gross, will join us for a special discussion on trauma. 

The book is available in many media, at local libraries, independent, online and in person bookstores. If you plan to buy it, consider Black-owned/progressive independent bookstores in the area (e.g., Loyalty Books, Mahogany Books, My Dead Aunt’s Books, Politics and Prose, Sankofa, and Solid State).

Date: Tuesday, February 27th at 7pm

Link to register: https://bit.ly/2024PGCLMPBook

The Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project is holding a two-part discussion of the book, “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America” by Richard Rothstein on Tuesday, February 7 and Tuesday, February 21, from 7:00-8:30 pm.  

Come join us for an invigorating discussion with special guests joining to provide commentary and perspectives on how lessons from this book are evident in Prince George’s County.

Preregistration is required:  Meeting Registration – Zoom.   

Please share this invitation with people in your network and disseminate the flyer to as many platforms as possible.

 

The Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project is offering a free Study Group on the acclaimed book  “On the Courthouse Lawn: Confronting the Legacy of Lynching in the 21st Century” by civil rights attorney Sherrilyn A. Ifill. We are reading the 2018 Revised Edition with a forward by Bryan Stevenson, author of “Just Mercy” and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. The book focuses on Eastern Shore lynchings that took place on county courthouse lawns, as did several here in Prince George’s County.

When: Wednesdays, August 12, 19, 26 at 7 pm via Zoom.

We will likely discuss Part One in the first two sessions and Part Two in the third session. Please try to attend all three! 

Advance registration is required: 

https://uuma.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpcOigpzstE9x-xLhrPdnvA_kxDDm_Gyp2

Available on-line in Paperback, eTextbook, eBook, and Audiobook (read by actress LisaGay Hamilton) at: 

Loyalty Books in DC (Black-owned)
Better World Books (non-profit source of used books)
Busboys and Poets
Beacon Press (the publisher)
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
Prince George’s County Library System (check availability–request purchase!)

Don’t forget to register yourself!