Meet the Author: "Madam C.J. Walker's Gospel of Giving" by Tyrone McKinley Freeman

Join award-winning Indiana author and Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman, for a discussion of his richly detailed biography, Madam C.J. Walker's Gospel of Giving: Black Women's Philanthropy During Jim Crow.  

His book, recognized in the 2022 Indiana Authors Awards as a Debut Shortlist Honoree, reexamines the life and generosity of the adopted Hoosier entrepreneur who became known as America's first self-made female millionaire.  He tells the story of the origins and motivations for her philanthropic giving, and her engagement in the fight against the racist and sexist system of Jim Crow segregation. Through his work, Dr. Freeman identifies and elevates the long-standing cultural tradition of philanthropic giving that has existed among African Americans since the earliest days of slavery.

Following the discussion, there will be a  Q & A session, moderated by Reference Library Manager and PNW University Archivist, Joseph Coates.  Light refreshments will be served.

For adults ages 18 and up. Registration opens July 23. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your spot.

Sponsored by the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards, powered by Indiana Humanities.