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LYCEUM SERIES | GEORGE M. JOHNSON
Friday, June 9th, 2023 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | $12.50 for Members | $25 for Non-Members
Join us our next New Bedford Lyceum program, featuring keynote speaker GEORGE M. JOHNSON, an Award-Winning Black Non-Binary writer, author, and activist.
Storytelling isn’t just a form of entertainment for GEORGE M. JOHNSON, whose body of work on diversity and queer identity inspires millions of readers across the world to “be themselves unapologetically,” writing has the power to change lives. The Award-Winning Black Non-Binary author and activist is one of Out’s 100 Most Influential LGBTQ People, and they use their inspiring life story to teach individuals, corporations, and policymakers about LGBTQIA+ activism and social justice in healthcare.

COMMON GROUND: ACTIVISM COMMUNITY STORIES
Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We invite you to a special program offered in concert with our Common Ground exhibition, where we hear from storytellers and invite you to reflect on and share your own connections to the SouthCoast. The event begins with stories in the Cook Memorial Theater, followed by a cocktail reception with lite bites and access to the exhibition space.

Local History Guild | HOMETOWN WITH JOHN BULLARD
Tuesday, June 13th | 6:00 PM | Free via Zoom
Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Curator of Maritime History, Michael P. Dyer, for a conversation with the former mayor of New Bedford, John Bullard and former editor and chief of the standard times, Ken Hartnett. Enjoy this discussion about John Bullard’s new book Hometown, where he tells the story of his commitment to New Bedford, his work in public service, and his dedication to environmental issues, community, and family.
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