Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

David Walker, Black Activist and Civic Leader in 19th-century Boston

March 6, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

EST  | Virtual

This session highlights the civic contributions of David Walker, a 19th-century activist and abolitionist. Walker, a free Black man and major figure in Boston’s early abolitionist circles, published a fiery Appeal in 1829 intended to persuade Black Americans to fight back against their oppression. Dr. Tara Bynum, Assistant Professor of English & African American Studies at the University of Iowa, will speak about Walker’s appeal and the significance of his legacy.

×
Educator Toolkit cover

Get the Educator Toolkit to access resources for planning and communicating your participation in Civic Learning Week. The toolkit includes planning resources, sample social media posts, graphic assets, and more.