SATURDAY February 24 at 2pm
At the Central Islip Public Library at 33 Hawthorne Avenue:
Dr. Lucius Ware
Dr. Ware is President of the NAACP Eastern Long Island Branch and an activist in the east end community. He will speak on the history of racism and disturbing current trends.
Dr. Bob Zellner
Bob Zellner, Alabama born Long Islander was recruited to the civil rights movement by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
His story as a white man fighting for Civil Rights during the 1960’s is one of courage, dedication and true conviction. On Long Island Dr. Zellner has been active in human rights as a prominent fighter for the rights of Native Americans and African Americans.
Also at the Central Islip Public Library starting at noon:
"Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives" will be shown.
For more information telephone (631) 234-9333
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SUNDAY February 25:
Dr. Bob Zellner will speak at a program sponsored by the NAACP and others at the Riverhead Public Library. The program starts at 1pm and the talk by Dr. Zellner starts at 3pm.
The Riverhead Public Library is at 330 Court St.
Telephone (631) 727-3228
