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Book Forum will be joint ventureProfessor and alumnus to speak on Baldwin By Seth Acuff James Baldwin�s book �If Beale Street Could Talk� will be the topic of discussion at this month�s Book Forum. The forum will be held April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Library. Baldwin�s book is the story of a young African American couple in New York during the 1970s. When the young man is accused, convicted and sent to prison for a rape he did not commit, he, his lover and their families try desperately to find evidence that will prove his innocence. Speakers are to include Dr. Jon Hershey, English professor at Georgia Highlands College, and Greg Shropshire, a Georgia Highlands College graduate who later earned his master�s degree at Morehouse College. Shropshire, who was president of the Black Awareness Society during his time as a Floyd student, is currently vice president of the 100 Black Men of Rome, an organization devoted to improving education and economic empowerment among African Americans within the community. Hershey and Shropshire will be jointly discussing parts of the story, including what they think about the characters. Attendees are also encouraged to provide input on the topics discussed. �The novel has a fascinating story and the characters are vivid. You really care about this couple and what happens to them,� said Hershey. The forum is open to the public and all Georgia Highlands College students and employees are invited to attend. Copies of the book may be purchased at www.amazon.com |
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