Clarence Henderson: The Restorative Power of History

Join the Newnan Carnegie Library and the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation June 2nd at 11:30am for another exciting free lunchtime program. Bring a lunch with you as we welcome guest speaker, Chris Joyner, an investigative reporter with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as he talks about his journey unearthing the trials of Carrollton sharecropper Clarence Henderson and its generational impact on a family and community. The doors open at 11:30am and the program begins promptly at 12:00pm and ends at 1:00pm.

“The Lunch and Learn programs have been so interesting, with the opportunity to learn and engage with amazing guest speakers. With our upcoming event of the story of a small-town murder and a series of sensational trials, where Joyner plans to talk about how our shared history echoes in the present and the opportunities it presents for healing and reconciliation, will make for a fascinating topic indeed,” says Jessica Dunnington, the Newnan Carnegie Library Program Associate.

Online registration is required for this event, so please visit the Eventbrite to sign up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/632790452277

Newnan Carnegie Library: The Newnan Carnegie Library in Newnan, Georgia is one of the most historically significant structures in downtown Newnan and was built in 1904. The Carnegie provides a central dynamic gathering place that serves residents of all ages and backgrounds as well as community organizations with a reading room, children’s area, and meeting spaces enhanced by an art gallery. It seeks to be an integral part of the community by offering print and electronic materials, services, and programs to adults and children to enrich daily lives. For more information about the Carnegie visit, www.newnancarnegie.com.