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Leon Libraries Celebrate Black History Month

Tom Flanigan

Leon County's public library system is celebrating Black History Month with a number of events.  On Sunday, Feb. 11,  the main downtown library hosted a happening that combined reading and discussion.

Florida A&M University Philosophy Professor Dr. Michael LaBossiere was one of the celebrity readers for the occasion. After each reading of an outstanding work by an African-American author, Library Director Cay Hohmeister said there was spirited discussion.

"We wanted to hear what our readers had to say about things," she remarked. "And we also have a couple of people reading, so we're combining the two things."

All 7 Leon County Public Library locations will have special displays and other resources available throughout February in honor of Black History Month.

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Tom Flanigan has been with WFSU News since 2006, focusing on covering local personalities, issues, and organizations. He began his broadcast career more than 30 years before that and covered news for several radio stations in Florida, Texas, and his home state of Maryland.

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