Artists' Books for Equity: Artists and Authors Advocating for Just Communities
Monday, January 27, 2025 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
- LocationBertrand Library, Bertrand Library Main Level
- Websitehttps://calendar.bucknell.edu/griot-institute/event/48401-artists-books-for-equity-artists-and-authors
- CategoriesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion, Faculty and Staff
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