This virtual book club is open to anyone. Meetings will occur every other week to give attendees plenty of time to read!

The long fight against American slavery produced some of the most powerful autobiographies and works of fiction in American history. This four-session book discussion series offers the chance to learn about, read, and informally discuss four classics of the period by men and women, Black and white, who were central figures in the struggle to destroy race slavery in the United States.

Join Richard Bell, a professor of history at the University of Maryland, for short and vivid 30-min lectures about each work followed by an inclusive 60-min discussion driven by your own comments and questions. Participants should read the week’s book before each session.