The Chicago Public Library and Chicago Urban League partner to present a lecture in commemoration of the life and legacy of Mayor Harold Washington. The lecture will be delivered by bestselling author Charles M. Blow, who is also widely known as a New York Times columnist and CNN commentator. http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/des-plaines/community/chi-ugc-article-charles-blow-to-commemorate-life-and-legacy-o-2015-05-11-story.html

"LibrariesChicago Public LibraryMichael Chabon

"The Chicago Public Library and Chicago Urban League partner to present a lecture in commemoration of the life and legacy of Mayor Harold Washington. The lecture will be delivered by bestselling author Charles M. Blow, who is also widely known as a New York Times columnist and CNN commentator.

In his presentation titled Mechanisms and Mythologies Conspiring against the Marginalized, Blow speaks about the misconceptions and policies that work against the interests of marginalized people and contribute to maintaining their marginalized status.

The free lecture, which supports Chicago Public Library's continuing commitment to Strengthen Communities, Nurture Learning and Support Economic Advancement, takes place on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library Center,
400 S. State St. The event is open to the public."