Ramsey County Historical Society Presents: History Revealed

January 12: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Vision of Freedom in American Memory 
The study of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy offers important lessons about radical democracy in the 21st century. Our observation of Martin Luther King Day and this presentation give us the opportunity to have a rich conversation between the past and the present and to get to know a new member of the Twin Cities historians’ community, Dr. Walter Greason.

Greason is Professor and Chairperson of the history department at Macalester College and has recently been named the DeWitt Wallace Endowed Chair in History.

February 23: Call Him Jack with Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
Before any of the historic milestones of the mid-century Civil Rights Movement, there was Jackie Robinson, the baseball great who integrated the major leagues in 1947. Join Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long, co-authors of the new biography "Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter," for a fresh perspective on Robinson's life and work.

Williams is Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History, as well as Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas.

Long has written several books on civil rights, religion and politics. He also served as an expert historian for Ken Burns' documentary on Jackie Robinson.

This is an online class offered remotely using Zoom communication software. Register online or by phone: 651-724-6001 (press #2).

You must provide a valid email address to participate. After registration, participants will receive an email from the library prior to class with additional instructions including a link (or URL) that will be used as an invitation to enter the online class.