Book reading, conversation about race held
Join a reading and conversation at RepHAIRations, 1339 Mass. Ave., on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.. as author Dax-Devlon Ross speaks directly to those who are awakening to race and racism in his book Letters to My White Male Friends. 
Please register for this event here >>
You can purchase copies of the book here >>
This news announcement was published Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.
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