Phoenix Author Takes Part in Library’s Author Series

Phoenix Author Takes Part in Library’s Author Series

Noted Phoenix author Matthew C. Whitaker, Ph.D., will discuss his book “Race Work” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave., Pulliam Auditorium as part of the library’s free October Author Series.

In this biography, Whitaker explores the history of the Ragsdales’ family and how their familial traditions of entrepreneurship, professionalism, activism and “race work” helped form their activist identity and placed them in a position to help desegregate Phoenix.

Whitaker is an assistant professor of United States History, African-American Studies, and Justice and Social Inquiry at Arizona State University. He specializes in African-American history, the African Diaspora, Civil and Human Rights, Critical Race Theory and the American West. His research focuses on African-American leadership, activism and the struggle for racial, economic and gender equality.

Books will be sold at the program and an author signing will follow.

For information on the author series or to learn more about the Phoenix Public Library, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org or call 602-262-4636.