Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Andrew S. Curran at the Brattle Theatre

40 Brattle St.,Cambridge MA 02138

31 March, 2022

Description

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Andrew S. Curran discuss their co-edited book, Who's Black and Why, in conversation with Evelynn M. Hammonds Harvard Book Store welcomes preeminent scholar, literary critic, and filmmaker HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. and leading Enlightenment scholar ANDREW S. CURRAN for a discussion of their co-edited book, Who’s Black and Why?: A Hidden Chapter from the Eighteenth-Century Invention of Race. They will be joined in conversation by EVELYNN HAMMONDS, the Barbara Gutmann Rosenkrantz Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University. A Return to In-Person Events Harvard Book Store is excited to re-introduce in-person programming this season, beginning this March. To ensure the safety and comfort of everyone in attendance, the following Covid-19 safety protocols will be in place at all of our Brattle Theatre events until further notice: Face coverings are required of all staff and attendees when inside the venue. Masks must snugly cover nose and mouth. At venues where refreshments are served, attendees may briefly unmask when actively eating or drinking.Proof of vaccination is required for entry into the venue. No exceptions. (Harvard Book Store staff will be checking vaccine cards and/or vaccine passports at the door.)Attendance is capped so as to allow for some social distancing in the venue. For the time being, we will not be holding author signings at these events, in order to limit close contact. When possible, we will have a pre-signed books available for purchase on-site. Ticketing There are two ticket options available for this event. Book-Included Ticket: Includes admission for one and one copy of Who's Black and Why?. Admission-Only Ticket: Includes admission for one.