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BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library (BCL) will host a free "Scholars Speaker Series" of twelve programs on socially important and compelling topics from January to May 2024, to be held at various library locations around the county and online. This edition of the Scholars Speaker Series, developed in honor of the BCL's 50th Anniversary, focuses on intriguing subjects and issues. The programs are designed to inspire broader public engagement and promote a deeper appreciation for shared human experiences and goals consistent with the library's mission. Topics and programs include: - Dr. King in St. Augustine
Dr. King in St. Augustine, 1964: J. Michael Butler, Ph.D. Wednesday, January 10, 6:30-7:30PM, Online - A Musical Journey
A Musical Journey Through Florida: Chris Kahl Saturday January 27, 2-3PM, West Regional Library - Memoirs
Yes! You Can and Should Write Your Memoir: Dr. Caren Schnur-Neile, Ph.D., MFA
Saturday January 27, 3-4PM, North Regional/Broward College Library
- Native American Heritage
Seminole Portraits: Reflections Across Time: Annette B. Fromm, Ph.D. Wednesday, February 28, 5-6PM, Southwest Regional Library - Black Feminist Literature
Black Feminist Literature: Dr. Marina Magloire Tuesday, March 12, 3-4PM, South Regional/Broward College Library - Female Superheroes
Female Superheroes: Magdalena Lamarre Friday, March 22, 4:30-5:30PM, Southwest Regional Library - Women's History
Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida: Carrie Sue Ayvar Saturday, March 23, 2-PM, Northwest Regional Library - Housing & Affordability
Panel Discussion with Dr. Linda Parker, President/CEO of Women in Distress, Lisa A. Vecchi, MBA, President/CEO of Broward Housing Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, President & CEO of United Way Broward Wednesday, April 3, 6-7:30PM, West Regional Library
- Environmental Sustainability
Sacred Waters: Dr. Victoria Machado Friday, April 5, 4:30-5:30PM, Southwest Regional Library - A Talk with Doug Young
Doug Young, COO for the South Florida Audubon Society Saturday, April 6, 2024, 1-2PM, Southwest Regional Library
- Jewish American Heritage
Jewish American Heritage Panel Discussion: Dr. Sandra Lilienthal, Dr. Caren Schnur-Neile and Scott Ehrlich Thursday, May 2, 2-3PM, North Regional/Broward College Library - Education
Education in Humanities: Dr. Charlene Desir and Emily Janas Wednesday, May 15, 6:30-7:30PM, Main Library
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support was generously provided by the Broward Public Library Foundation.
For more information about this program, please contact Corynna Keen at CKEEN@broward.org or 954-357-7281.
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