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Author to discuss new book on slavery, Civil War

Professor, author to appear free at Main Street Library

Norfolk State University history professor and noted speaker and author Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander will discuss her new book in March at Main Street Library.

Author to discuss new book on slavery, Civil War

Dr. Newby-Alexander's new book.

For more information, contact

Karen L. Gill 757-926-1350 | kgill@nngov.com

Newport News, Va. 2011 Feb 16

Norfolk State University history professor and noted speaker and author Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander will discuss her new book in March at Main Street Library.

Titled “Standing on the Precipice of Change: Race, Slavery and Civil War in Hampton Roads, Virginia,” the presentation is 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19. It is free and open to the public, and no registration is required.

The presentation will be based on Dr. Newby-Alexander’s new book, "An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads." It will also include the viewing of photographs from the book as well as other sources. She will be selling copies of her books.

Part of the Newport News Public Library System, Main Street Library is located at 110 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601. For more information, please call 757-591-4858.

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