This event is in the past.It took place on January 22, 2026 at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkUncover the hidden schools and secret educational networks that quietly fueled the Civil Rights Movement. Historian Elaine Weiss reveals how grassroots learning sparked a revolution in this landmark East Village church.
Civil Rights history
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🏛️founded when New York was still New Amsterdam
⚰️graveyard includes 6th VP Daniel Tompkins
⛓️entrance commemorates enslaved individuals
Author Talk with Elaine Weiss
East Village
Literature TalkLiterature TalkUncover the hidden schools and secret educational networks that quietly fueled the Civil Rights Movement. Historian Elaine Weiss reveals how grassroots learning sparked a revolution in this landmark East Village church.
Civil Rights history
Author talk
Historic venue
Community gathering
Tips
🏛️founded when New York was still New Amsterdam
⚰️graveyard includes 6th VP Daniel Tompkins
⛓️entrance commemorates enslaved individuals
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