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The Civil Rights Kid with Ray Rickman @ William Hall

The Civil Rights Kid with Ray Rickman @ William Hall

Join Ray Rickman in a tour-de-force presentation as he takes you on his quest for civil rights, from the 1966 "March Against Fear" in Mississippi with James Meredith, where he almost lost his life at the hands of the local sheriff, to taking on the Detroit School Department, to working side-by-side with Rosa Parks. It's a story like no other, filled with courage, hope, humor, and abiding faith.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Use the form below or contact the library for assistance.


Ray Rickman has conducted over 300 diversity and race relations workshops for businesses, colleges, and government agencies over the past 30 years. The former executive director of the Providence Human Relations Commission, he was EEO Officer for both Lifespan and the City of Providence. He is also a former president of the American Civil Liberties Union and is currently the executive director of Stages of Freedom, an organization that promotes Black culture for the entire community.

Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Contact:
Zach Berger; 401-781-2450; zach@cranstonlibrary.org
Location:
Auditorium
Branch:
William Hall Library
Audience:
  Adults     All Ages  
Categories:
  Community     History  
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