Author Talk with Bernice Alexander Bennett - In-person

Her New Book: "Black Homesteaders of the South"

The Homestead Act of 1862 had a profound affect on the lives of African-Americans in the South, giving many a chance to earn a living and own land. Learn more about this oft-overlooked history.

Bernice A. Bennett is an author, researcher, talk show host, and guest lecturer based in Silver Spring. The Homestead Act didn't apply just to African-Americans, but many homesteaders were Black men and women in the South, toiling in familiar land but now in an unfamiliar role -- as owners.'Black Homesteaders of the South' aims to change the narrative about these largely unknown pioneers. Wheaton Library owns one copy of this book, in the Local Authors section; you may place a hold for this title through our public catalog, here: https://mcpl.aspendiscovery.org/?browseCategory=mcpl_new

The program will take place in the Meeting Room, Rm. 132, on the first floor of the Library.

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