This is an opportunity for Birmingham to meet Local Author, Antonia Gavrihel. She will be introducing her new book, "Back To One". Antonia will read part of her book and field any questions from the audience.
Adultification bias is a form of racial prejudice where children of minority groups, typically black children, are treated by adults as being more mature than they actually are, causing their childish behavior to be viewed with malicious intent and ignoring the child's needs. Tania De'Shawn's new collection of poetry, be gentle with black girls, is inspired by the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty & Inequality's 2017 study on adultification bias and addresses black femininity, body image, and the fragility of black girlhood through this lens. Join the Birmingham Public Library for a live poetry reading from the author, followed byContinue Reading ...
Petway, French & Ford, LLP & the Birmingham Public Library are proud to present Classic Cocktails, a Magic City Classic kickoff party, happening Tuesday, October, 25 at the Central Library from 5:30—9:00 p.m.! Tickets are $40 per person & include: 🏈 A customized old fashioned glass 🏈 A tasting of locally distilled spirits 🏈 Music from DJ Chris Coleman of V94.9 FM 🏈 Catered tailgate food 🏈 A cigar bar provided by Cigars & More 🏈 A 360 photo booth 🏈 A full-service cocktail bar Merchandise from the two rival HBCUs will also be available for purchase! A portion ofContinue Reading ...
Join author Tania De’Shawn & therapist Shekinah Lee for an evening of poetry, self-love, & deep dive discussion all on the topic of positive body image in the black community. Tania De’Shawn’s new book of poetry, "be gentle with black girls", addresses adultification bias, black femininity, body image, and the fragility of black girlhood. Hear a live reading from her debut book of poetry followed by a discussion about body image and its impact on black girlhood with co-panelist Shekinah Joy Lee, a pre-licensed professional therapist and NNC-certified counselor. This program is free and open to the public. Young adultsContinue Reading ...
Join us for our annual Summer Reading Kick-Off this year at Avondale Park. There will be crafts, face painting, a book walk, farm bus, snow cones, and prizes!