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SUMMARY:House of Diggs: A Conversation on Power\, Race\, and Redemption in Black Political Life @ William Hall
DESCRIPTION:This event is co-sponsored by the Edgewood Village 
 Association\n\nJoin us for an engaging conversation between Dr. Marion Orr 
 and Judge Edward Clifton as they discuss “House of Diggs\,” Dr. Orr’s 
 powerful new book examining the life and legacy of one America's most 
 consequential members of Congress\, Representative Charles C. Diggs\, Jr. 
 of Michigan. Diggs\, who served from 1955-1980\, was not just an 
 influential congressman from Detroit\, but also an influential Black 
 American leader on the national and global stages. This compelling work 
 explores the intersection of race\, partisan politics\, and personal 
 redemption through the story of Diggs’ rise and fall. Dr. Orr and Judge 
 Clifton will reflect on the broader implications of Diggs’ journey\, 
 share insights from behind the scenes\, and invite the audience into a 
 deeper dialogue about leadership\, community\, and second chances in 
 American politics. Books will be available for purchase\, and a signing 
 will follow the discussion. Purchases may be made via credit or debit only. 
 Cash and check will not be accepted. We thank the staff of Symposium Books 
 for handling book sales for this event.\n\nBooks will be available for 
 purchase\, and a signing will follow the discussion.\n\nFree and open to 
 the public. Registration is not required\, but those who register at least 
 three days prior to the event will receive an email reminder. Register 
 below or contact the library for assistance.\n\n\nDr. Marion Orr is a 
 political scientist and the inaugural Frederick Lippitt Professor of Public 
 Policy at Brown University. An award-winning author\, his publications 
 include “Black Social Capital: The Politics of School Reform in 
 Baltimore\,” and “The Color of School Reform: Race\, Politics\, and the 
 Challenge of Urban Education.” He was awarded the Biographers 
 International Organization’s Francis “Frank” Rollin Fellowship for 
 his work on Congressman Diggs.\n\n\nThe Honorable Edward C. Clifton is a 
 retired Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court\, where he 
 served for over 20 years until 2015. A UCLA Law graduate and U.S. Army 
 veteran\, he began his legal career at Rhode Island Legal services and went 
 on to serve as Providence City Solicitor before joining the judiciary. 
 Judge Clifton was the founding presiding judge of Rhode Island's first 
 adult drug court and held numerous leadership roles focused on equity and 
 fairness in the Justice System. He is also a past recipient of the 
 Champions for Justice and Equal Justice Awards for his lifelong commitment 
 to social justice.
LOCATION:Auditorium\, William Hall Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Berger":MAILTO:zach@cranstonlibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Author Event, History
CONTACT;CN="Zach Berger":MAILTO:zach@cranstonlibrary.org
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/14993101
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