Brenda Tate discusses her life serving 40 years as one of the first female African American Police officers and her struggle with alcohol and drugs for 20 of those years. Post recovery she rose to protect dignitaries including Presidents and Rosa Parks. She is a revered community leader.
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, the National Book Award–winning author and antiracist scholar, returns to Pittsburgh for a thought-provoking evening. White Whale Bookstore and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are honored to present an evening with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, in conversation with a special guest, to celebrate Dr. Kendi’s new book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins … Continued
Join former Pittsburgher Brian O’Hare to discuss his book of stories, Surrender. These stories demythologize the American Hero. There will be a brief introduction about the author, a reading, and a Q&A. This event will take place in the North Wing Music Room.
The International Poetry Forum is pleased to host a reading by Rita Dove, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (Thomas and Beulah, Carnegie Mellon University Press, 1986) and former Poet Laureate of the United States. One of the most celebrated poets in the country, Dove is the recipient of 29 honorary degrees and many … Continued
In local author Dr. Rosalind Chow’s book THE DOORS YOU CAN OPEN: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace, Carnegie Mellon organizational behavior researcher Dr. Rosalind Chow introduces the novel concept of sponsorship. While mentorship can change mentees for the better through valuable coaching and encouragement, sponsorship … Continued
Daryln Brewer Hoffstot has observed the fields and forests of her Western Pennsylvania farm for thirty-five years. This collection, A Farm Life, features twenty-seven essays exploring birds, mammals, bees, fungi, trees, and other aspects of the natural world. She is a keen observer who delights in sharing what she sees as well as what she … Continued
Healing the Fight: A Black Woman’s Journey With Endometriosis and Radical Self-Care is a powerful memoir. Fawn Walker-Montgomery candidly shares her experiences of living with endometriosis while navigating community activism, highlighting how she had to unlearn white supremacy and embrace African spiritual practices, like Hoodoo, as pathways to healing. She explores the intersections of race, … Continued
Dig into A Garden for Lili with award winning author and illustrator, Melissa Iwai! Join us for a storytime and interactive presentation, followed by a book signing. This event is part of our Summer Reading Extravaganza and will be held in the South Wing Reading Room. Free copies of A Garden for Lili will be distributed … Continued
Dig into A Garden for Lili with award winning author and illustrator, Melissa Iwai! Join us for a storytime and interactive presentation, followed by a book signing. This event is part of our Summer Reading Extravaganza and will be held in the South Wing Reading Room. Free copies of A Garden for Lili will be distributed … Continued