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Crooked Out Of Compton

In-person
2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Crooked Out Of Compton Join us as author Ron L. Dowell discusses his new book, Crooked Out of Compton, a collection of short stories.  For 18+ Black Resource Center -

Saturday, November 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Crooked Out Of Compton Join us as author Ron L. Dowell discusses his new book, Crooked Out of Compton, a collection of short stories.  For 18+ Black Resource Center -

Join us as author Ron L. Dowell discusses his new book, Crooked Out of Compton, a collection of short stories.  For 18+

Join us as author Ron L. Dowell discusses his new book, Crooked Out of Compton, a collection of short stories. Mention “California,” and most people think of sun-kissed beaches, star-studded glamour, Hollywood success, or Silicon Valley. However, the stories in Crooked Out of Compton expand the narrative to include stories about othered Californians—each story reveals a different facet of the South [Central] Los Angeles community and its inhabitants. Summary provided by publisher.  


For 18+

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Black Resource Center |

Black Resource Center
Phone: 310.538.0059
Hours
Mon, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 Closed
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About the branch

The Black Resource Center (BRC) was established as a special service of LA County Library in 1978 to serve the informational and educational needs of African Americans and the larger population by supporting research and study on social, historical and cultural aspects unique to the African American experience. The Black Resource Center is located in A C Bilbrew Library. 

Upcoming events

Crooked Out Of Compton - In-person
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us as author Ron L. Dowell discusses his new book, Crooked Out of Compton, a collection of short stories.  For 18+
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