The Charleston Area Branch of ASALH welcomes community submissions for our Community Events Calendar, a space dedicated to sharing programs, gatherings, and initiatives that highlight African American history, culture, and education. Whether you’re organizing a lecture, cultural festival, book talk, or historical commemoration, we invite you to submit your event for consideration. Our goal is to provide a central hub where community members can stay informed and engaged with meaningful events throughout Charleston and surrounding areas. All submissions will be reviewed for alignment with ASALH’s mission before being added to the calendar. Thank you for helping us connect, educate, and celebrate African American heritage together!
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*NEW DATE* CHS Area ASALH Joins Charleston Gaillard Center & Buxton Books for “A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates”
A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates, will discuss his latest book, The Message, at the Gaillard Center as part of their Fall for Democracy program. In this new work, Coates explores the stories we tell—and the ones we omit—to understand how they shape our realities. His insights into contemporary social issues and civic discourse make this discussion a timely and relevant event for our community.
The Message is a reflective book, originally intended to study writing in the tradition of Orwell’s Politics and the English Language. However, Coates found himself confronting more questions about how our narratives—whether in journalism, literature, or national mythmaking—reveal and obscure the truth. The book unfolds in three intertwining essays: in Dakar, where Coates navigates the tension between modernity and myth; in Columbia, South Carolina, where he examines the backlash to America’s historical reckoning; and in Palestine, where he witnesses firsthand the destructive power of nationalist narratives. Written during a pivotal moment in American and global history, The Message challenges us to disentangle ourselves from the myths that bind us and embrace the difficult but liberating truths beneath.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm
WHERE: Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street,
Charleston, SC 29401
COST: Tickets Start at $49 (Plus Applicable Fees)
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