Einstein on Race and Racism

Series Title:  Albert Einstein – A Man For All Seasons

Room 018, Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 (directions)

Authors Fred Jerome, a journalist, and Rodney Taylor, a New York Public Library Supervising Librarian, will discuss their book that collects Einstein’s writings on race and speeches against racism and describes his political activities such as being co-chair of an anti-lynching campaign and his friendships with African-Americans including Paul Robeson and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Cost:  Free

Program Information:
All the lectures will be held in Room 018, Conference Center, Lower Level, unless otherwise indicated. They are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Seating is on a first come, first seated basis, unless otherwise noted. Inquiries about programs may be made by calling (212) 592-7000.