An Evening with Biographer Wil Haygood
Thursday, February 11
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Program: 7 p.m.
Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
“Sweet Thunder: The Life and Times of Sugar Ray Robinson” is the third in a trilogy of biographies by author Wil Haygood about pivotal African-American figures that includes Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Sammy Davis, Jr. In each book, Haygood delivers a comprehensive biography and compelling case for their cultural importance.
Haygood will discuss his books and the art of writing the biography in this free program. Following the program, Haygood will sign copies of his books, which will be available for sale.
The program is sponsored by the Friends of The Ohio State University Libraries and the Lecture Committee of the OSU Libraries.
For more information, call 292-3387.