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St. Louis County Library’s Black History Celebration is pleased to host a special event with Dr, Uché Blackstock, author of “Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.” The event will take place on Thursday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch, 195 New Florissant Rd. S., St. Louis, MO 63031. The event is presented by the Arthur Gale Medical Arts Lecture Series. Books will be available for purchase at the event from EyeSeeMe .

St. Louis County Library’s Black History Celebration is pleased to host a special event with NPR Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe, editor of “HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience.” The event will take place on Thursday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd, St. Louis MO 63117. Ayesha Rascoe will be in conversation with St. Louis Public Radio reporter Marissanne Lewis-Thompson.

St. Louis County Library will host a Black History Celebration in February. The theme for 2024 is “African American Arts: Inspiring, Impacting, and Influencing Every Generation.” Programs include a keynote event with MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid, Hollywood legend Billy Dee Williams, WNBA star A’ja Wilson, performances by the Black Rep, a jazz concert, a gospel celebration, author events, dance workshops, and more.

St. Louis County Library Foundation presents an evening with international drag superstar RuPaul. RuPaul will discuss his memoir, “The House of Hidden Meanings.”
The event will take place on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. at The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd.,St. Louis, MO 63112. Tickets go on sale at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19 and can be purchased through The Pageant. Proceeds from the event benefit the St. Louis County Library Foundation's community literacy initiatives.