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Speaker: Journalist Jim McElhatton

60 Years of Integration of Alexandria Schools

2019-02-25 19:00:00 2019-02-25 21:00:00 America/New_York Speaker: Journalist Jim McElhatton Join us for a talk with journalist Jim McElhatton as he highlights the stories of ordinary people who helped change civil rights in Alexandria Schools. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Monday, February 25
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-02-25 19:00:00 2019-02-25 21:00:00 America/New_York Speaker: Journalist Jim McElhatton Join us for a talk with journalist Jim McElhatton as he highlights the stories of ordinary people who helped change civil rights in Alexandria Schools. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a talk with journalist Jim McElhatton as he highlights the stories of ordinary people who helped change civil rights in Alexandria Schools.

February 2019 will mark 60 years to the day when Alexandria public schools were integrated. Journalist Jim McElhatton who wrote the articles "The homeless man who made Alexandria civil rights history" and "A school cook's forgotten civil rights stand" will speak about his research into the story of James Lomax and others who helped change the face of education and civil rights in Alexandria.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Diversity | Author Talks |

TAGS: | black history |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves

Hours
We're closed Monday September 01 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: F20
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about how you can modify your home for safety and comfort with this AARP-sponsored program.
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Cancelled
Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Thu, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of the 2025 film based on the novel of the same name by Richard Osman.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Burke Lawn
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.

Sun, Sep 14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new ones.

Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room