PAST: In-Person Community Gathering & Panel Discussion
Reconnect with neighbors, family, and friends for a special evening of conversation and reflection.
Dr. Melvin Peters will participate in a live panel discussion and take questions from the audience as we explore the themes from A Man’s Life and the Jackson family’s ongoing legacy.
Event begins at 5pm CST at Pillars of Prospect Park, 22 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN.
How to Participate:
• Request selected book chapters by emailing Jerry Stein at Stein035@umn.edu.
• No registration required for the in-person gathering—just come as you are!
PAST: Virtual Author Conversation: “A Man's Life: An Autobiography by Roger Wilkins” with Dr. Melvin Peters
Join us for an online conversation with Dr. Melvin Peters, retired professor of African American Studies at Eastern Michigan University and a member of the Jackson family.
Dr. Peters will introduce the book A Man's Life: An Autobiography by Roger Wilkins (the grandson of Madison and Amy Jackson.) Afterward, he will lead a discussion on its connections to family legacy, racial justice, and resilience.
Begins at 3:30pm CST.
How to Participate:
Register for the Zoom event via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XYJeiwuESQisSMZSTTvvNQ#/registration
Email Jerry Stein to receive selected book chapters - Stein035@umn.edu