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ZOOM Virtual Book Group-"The Firebrand and the First Lady "

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM

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Registration is not Required

About this event

Patricia Bell-Scott’s "The Firebrand and the First Lady" is a deeply engaging and meticulously researched account of the extraordinary friendship between Pauli Murray, a pioneering civil rights activist, and Eleanor Roosevelt, the iconic First Lady. Bell-Scott masterfully intertwines their personal journeys, revealing how their alliance helped shape the course of social justice in America. The book brings to life Murray’s relentless advocacy and Roosevelt’s evolving commitment to equality, highlighting how their candid correspondence and mutual respect inspired change during turbulent times. Through vivid storytelling and thoughtfully included letters, Bell-Scott offers a fresh perspective on two remarkable women and the power of friendship to bridge divides. This book is both an inspiring tribute and an essential addition to the history of American activism126