‘The First Ladies’ – Courageous Conversations Book Group Zoom discussion to take place March 12

The Courageous Conversations Toward Racial Justice Book Group will be reading the book “The First Ladies” This is about the long friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and early civil rights activist Mary McCloud Bethune. The authors are the same writing team that wrote the book”The Personal Librarian” about Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan. From Goodreads.

“The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents.

Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women’s rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams—and holding each other’s hands through tragedy and triumph.”

Come join us for discussion on March 12, 2024 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Zoom. (We have saved March 26 as another discussion date if needed)

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