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SUMMARY:Moton Book Club: Requiem for a Red Bird
DESCRIPTION:A Book Worth Reading. A Conversation Worth Having.\n“What a joy to discover a young genius blooming in our hills here in West Virginia\, celebrating who he is and where he comes from. Read this. It will make you proud.” – Nikki Giovanni\, Celebrated Literary Icon \nJoin Us for the Moton Book Club\nThis March\, the Robert Russa Moton Museum invites you to participate in a special book club experience as we explore Requiem for a Redbird by Torli Bush—a work that is unapologetically both Appalachian and Black and challenges stereotypes\, speaks truth to power\, and invites us into an open conversation about faith\, politics\, identity\, and hope. \nBook Club Meeting Schedule\n\nDates: March 4\, March 11\, and March 18\nTime: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Robert Russa Moton Museum\n\nThis book club is free\, open to all readers\, and local book clubs are encouraged to join us. \nBook Talk & Author Event | March 26\nTo complete this experience\, Torli Bush will be joining us at Moton for a special event. Experience Requiem for a Redbird beyond the pages as Bush performs selections from his poetry\, shares insights into his writing\, and reflects on the journey that shaped this powerful work. The event will include: \n\nA live reading from Requiem for a Redbird\nA Q&A session with the author\nA book-signing\nA closing reception\n\nWin a Signed Copy\nAttendees will also have the chance to win a signed copy of the book through a special raffle. \nJoin the Conversation\nMark your calendars or visit our event on Facebook and let us know you are coming. \n 
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SUMMARY:C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture: Featuring Dr. Blair LM Kelley
DESCRIPTION:The Robert Russa Moton Museum\, in partnership with Longwood University\, invites you to this year’s C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture featuring Dr. Blair LM Kelley\, the Joel R. Williamson Distinguished Professor of Southern Studies at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and director of the Center for the Study of the American South. \nDr. Kelley is an award-winning historian\, author\, and public scholar. Her latest book\, Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class\, explores the historical and cultural significance of Black working people and their central role in shaping American society. Through her research and storytelling\, she highlights often-overlooked narratives of labor\, resilience\, and activism that have defined the Black experience in the United States. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025\, at 6:30 PM in HULL 132 for an evening of history\, conversation\, and community as we continue the legacy of Dr. C.G. Gordon Moss\, a champion for education and social justice in Prince Edward County and beyond. This event is free and open to all. \nThe annual C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture is sponsored by the Moton Museum\, Longwood University’s Office of Academic Affairs\, Greenwood Library\, and Department of History\, Political Science\, and Philosophy.  Admission is free and open to all. For more details\, please contact Leah Brown at info@motonmuseum.org.
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LOCATION:Longwood University\, Farmville\, VA\, 23909\, United States
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SUMMARY:Longwood Authors Series: An Evening with Torli Bush
DESCRIPTION:The Robert Russa Moton Museum is proud to host an evening with Torli Bush as part of the Longwood Authors Series\, an annual literary celebration that brings guest authors to share their work and connect with our community. \nThis year\, we are excited to welcome Torli Bush\, a poet and editor whose work masterfully explores themes of identity\, faith\, race\, politics\, and the Appalachian experience. A native of Webster Springs\, West Virginia\, Bush holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and an MFA in Creative Writing from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He currently serves as a poetry editor for Heartwood Literary Magazine. \nBush’s newest book\, Requiem for a Redbird\, is a stunning collection that weaves together loss\, love\, and resilience. It is both a tribute to West Virginia and a call for a more just and compassionate world. His work has been praised for its depth\, lyricism\, and powerful storytelling. \n“What a joy to discover a young genius blooming in our hills here in West Virginia\, celebrating who he is and where he comes from. Read this. It will make you proud.” – Nikki Giovanni \nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025\, at 7 PM at the Robert Russa Moton Museum (900 Griffin Boulevard\, Farmville\, VA) for this special event. A reception and book signing will follow the reading. This event is free and open to the public. Persons with disabilities who wish to arrange accommodations or material in an alternative format may call 434.395.2391 (Voice) or 711 (TT). \nSponsored by: \nLongwood University’s Department of English and Modern Languages\nCook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences\nCormier Honors College\nOffice of the Provost\nLongwood University Arts Council\nJanet D. Greenwood Library\nRobert Russa Moton Museum \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with one of Appalachia’s most compelling voices\, experience the richness of his storytelling\, and explore the intersections of poetry\, history\, and place. We look forward to seeing you at the Moton Museum for this unforgettable evening.
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LOCATION:Moton Museum\, 900 Griffin Blvd\, Farmville\, VA\, 23901\, United States
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