My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives

117 S. Pineapple Ave.,Sarasota FL 34236

10 November, 2022

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Join us in our loft as award-winning journalist and author Charlayne Hunter-Gault discusses her collection of ground-breaking reportage from across five decades which vividly chronicles the experience of Black life in America today. My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives will be published on October 11. Pre-order a copy here. About My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives:At just eighteen years old, Charlayne Hunter-Gault made national news when she mounted a successful legal challenge that culminated in her admission to the University of Georgia in January 1961 - making her one of the first two Black students to integrate the institution. As an adult, Charlayne switched from being the subject of news to covering it, becoming one of its most recognized and acclaimed interpreters. Over more than five decades, this dedicated reporter charted a course through some of the world's most respected journalistic institutions, including The New Yorker and the New York Times, where she was often the only Black woman in the newsroom. Throughout her storied career, Charlayne has chronicled the lives of Black people in America - shining a light on their experiences and giving a glimpse into their community as never before. Though she has covered numerous topics and events, observed as a whole, her work reveals the evolving issues at the forefront of Black Americans lives and how many of the same issues continue to persist today. My People showcases Charlayne's lifelong commitment to reporting on Black people in their totality, "in ways that are recognizable to themselves." Spanning from the Civil Rights Movement through the election and inauguration of America's first Black president and beyond, this invaluable collection shows the breadth and nuance of the Black experience through trials, tragedies, and triumphs and everyday lives. About Charlayne Hunter-Gault: Charlayne Hunter-Gault is an Emmy-winning journalist. She began her career at the New Yorker, becoming the first Black reporter for the Talk of the Town section, then joined the New York Times, where she established the Harlem Bureau, the first of its kind. She eventually joined PBS NewsHour as its first substitute anchor and national correspondent. The author of five books, Hunter-Gault lives in Florida and on Martha's Vineyard. ............................................................................. This free in-person event is in the Loft at our new store at The Mark, 117 S. Pineapple. There is the option an $8 ticket to help defray the cost of the event. Registration will end 1 hour before the event's scheduled time. ....................................................................................... All signed up and unable to go? Please let us know! Seating is limited and there may be people on our waitlist who would like to to take your place. Please send an email to [email protected] ASAP and hopefully we'll see you next time. Click here to go to the Bookstore1Sarasota website. My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives will be published on October 11. Pre-order a copy here.