The Last Black Civil War Widow
Thursday, August 10, 2006
When Rita Williams was four, she went to live with her Aunt Daisy—who happened to be the last surviving black Civil War widow. In If the Creek Don’t Rise, Ms. Williams tells her aunt’s story, and explains what it taught her about the legacy of racism.
Events: Rita Williams will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm
McNally Robinson Bookstore
50 Prince Street, between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets
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Events: Rita Williams will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm
McNally Robinson Bookstore
50 Prince Street, between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets
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