RESEARCH CITY ARCHIVES & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LOCATION-SPECIFIC SERVICES CONTACT OUR PROGRAMMING TEAM BEYOND THE LIBRARY
Learn about the history and journey of the Black Panther Party with Black Panther Party members and Dr. Angela Allen-Bell of Southern University Law School.
Dr. Allen-Bell will provide a legal and policy overview of what happened to the Louisiana Black Panther Party, followed by a panel of BPP members who will discuss their work and legacy. Omorosa Newman will follow with an overview of state and federal redress possibilities, and Tiansha Fu will provide an international perspective. The program will close with Trent Smith's call to action to pass the mantle to the next generation.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Legal | History/Preservation | Community |
TAGS: | City Archives & Special Collections |
Mon, Jun 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Jul 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Jul 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Thu, Jul 03 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Jul 04 | Closed |
(Independence Day) | |
Sat, Jul 05 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Jul 06 | Closed |
The Main Library, located in the Central Business District, opened in December 1958. The building, encompassing three main floors and two sub-basements, is the Library's flagship location, providing the system's largest collection of popular and research sources.
The Main Library offers a wide collection of books, music, and movies, and hosts many programs for children, teens, and adults.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed