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    Please join us for an evening of storytelling, history, and community connection as we honor the legacy of Austin's Black leaders and their lasting cultural contributions.

    📅 Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    📍 Location: Black Pearl Books, 7112 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    During this event, you'll hear personal reflections from descendants of influential leaders featured in "The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin":

    Saundra Kirk (Descendant of Willie Mae Kirk)
    Don Baylor Jr. (Descendant of Mary Freeman Baylor)
    Dominic Dickson (Descendant of Velma Roberts)

    Enjoy an evening filled with history, conversation, and community fellowship. Light bites and refreshments will be provided by Taterque.

    This event is free and open to the public. 

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