Staff Report / jaxlocal.org

Rodney L. Hurst, Sr., a notable civil rights activist and author, will be featured in a Lit Chat Interview on Saturday, December 7. The event will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Dallas Graham Branch Library, located at 2304 Myrtle Ave. N.

Hurst, who served as the sixteen-year-old President of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP during the 1960 sit-in demonstrations, is also the author of "It Was Never About a Hot Dog and a Coke®!," which recounts his experiences during a significant period in American history. His recent book, "Black and Brilliant," was published in 2023.

The interview will include a 40-minute discussion between Hurst and interviewer TiLena Robinson, followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session with the audience.

After the presentation, there will be a book signing, and attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books from Cafe Resistance Bookstore & Coffee Shop. The event is free, but registration is required at jaxlibrary.org/litchat.

Source: Jacksonville Public Library

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

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