The Garfield County Libraries Present: “America’s History: What Does Race Have To Do With It?”

Garfield County Libraries is hosting a virtual conversation featuring Dr. Rosemarie Allen which will explore and examine America’s racial past. Participants will identify how race was codified in the laws, practices, and policies throughout the Nation’s history. Dr. Allen is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the Metropolitan State University of Denver and her non-profit Institute for Racial Equity & Excellence (IREE) serves as the lead agency for ensuring equity in educational practices throughout the nation. The free event will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. With simultaneous interpretation, you can choose to listen in English or Spanish. To participate or get more information visit www.gcpld.org/allen.