Guerriero on Jackie Robinson: September 19, 2019
Jackie Robinson: A Civil Rights Story
Thursday, Sept. 19th at 6:30
In this lecture, Anthony Guerriero, historian and Massport's Assistant Director of Community Relations will explore Jackie Robinson's role and importance in the Civil Rights movement. Robinson is one of the iconic players in Major League Baseball History. His arrival in 1947 not only changed the game of baseball, it also changed American society. Yet, why is Jackie Robinson rarely mentioned as a key figure in this historic movement.Join historian Anthony Guerriero as he explores the answers to this important question. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Boston Branch LIbrary.
Other events:
Little Groove Music
Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 10:30 a.m.
Little Groove presents music classes for toddlers and preschoolers. Come
sing, move, play instruments and more. Ages 0-5, accompanied by a caregiver.
Groups welcome.
Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks
Thursday, October 3, at 6 p.m.
Lizzie Borden took an axe...
or did
she?
YOU DECIDE!
On a scorching hot day in Fall River, back in August
of 1892, a heinous crime occurred. Spinster Lizzie Borden was accused,
tried, and acquitted for the vicious axe murders of her father and
stepmother. This true unsolved mystery has fascinated people for over 100
years. Join us for this interactive performance by the Delvena Theater
Company. Audience members are invited to participate in questioning Lizzie,
and voting on her guilt or innocence.
Generously Funded by the
Friends of the East Boston Branch Library
