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Black History Month Keynote and Common Read Author Visit

Feb. 4, 2025
2 – 3 p.m.
KIVA, First Floor UCEN

Join this year’s Common Read author, Darnell L. Moore for a keynote discussion about his book: “No Ashes in the Fire.”

After the keynote, please join us in the Happenings Room for refreshments and conversation. Free books will be available!

Hosted by King-Chávez Parks, UM-Flint Common Read Program, UM-Flint Intercultural Center and UM-Flint Center for Gender & Sexuality.

Black History Month Keynote: A Conversation With Darnell Moore Join this year’s Common Read author, Darnell L. Moore, for a keynote discussion about his book: No Ashes in the Fire After the Keynote, free books and refreshments will be provided in the Happenings Room. Tuesday, February 4 2 - 3 p.m. KIVA, First Floor UCEN Logos at the bottom: King-Chávez-Parks (KCP) M Flint Common Read Program M Flint Intercultural Center M Flint Center for Gender & Sexuality
Register for Black History Month Keynote Event

Common Read Book Club with PRIDE

Monday, Nov. 11
3 – 4 p.m.
Room 213 in UCEN

Meet up with some fellow readers to discuss this year’s Common Read – “No Ashes in the Fire.” We will be meeting in the Center for Gender and Sexuality – Room 213 in UCEN and have some snacks.

Hosted by UM-Flint Frances Willson Thompson Library

The cover of No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell L. Moore shows the author crouching while wearing a green jacket and shorts. The subtitle reads, "Coming of Age, Black & Free in America," with notable book awards displayed.

Common Read Kickoff featuring Xzavier Simon, Creator of The Modern Queer

Tuesday, Oct. 1
12:30 – 2 p.m.
University Center Michigan Rooms

The Common Read Kickoff event will feature a talk on the book, “No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America” by Darnell L. Moore, focusing on the intersectionality of Black and queer identities. The talk will be led by local author and UM-Flint alumnus, Xzavier Simon, followed by a panel discussion of current UM-Flint students. 

Lunch will be provided! Free copies of the book will also be available!

Hosted by The Common Read Program and The Center for Gender and Sexuality 

A flyer advertising the Common Read Kickoff on October 1 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the University Center, Michigan Rooms. Xzavier Simon, creator of The Modern Queer, is the featured speaker. No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell L. Moore is highlighted. The event offers free food and books.