Events › Author Gloria Browne-Marshall: A Protest History of the United States

Chicago Public Library is pleased to welcome award-winning writer, legal scholar, and civil rights advocate Gloria J. Browne-Marshall to discuss her latest work, A Protest History of the United States. This comprehensive history traverses over four centuries of American dissent, weaving together legal analysis, historical documentation, personal memoir, and interviews with those who have taken a stand.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is a professor of constitutional law and Africana studies at John Jay College (CUNY), an award-winning writer, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Community Legal Services. Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power and The Voting Rights War. A frequent commentator on CNN, NPR,  and MSNBC, Browne-Marshall has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 American Bar  Association Silver Gavel Award.

Gloria will be in conversation with Jamie Nesbitt Golden. Jamie Nesbitt Golden is a reporter for Block Club Chicago where she covers Bronzeville and the Near South Side. The Bronzeville native's work has also appeared in xoJane, Salon and Time. She has won several awards, including the 2023 Journalist of Distinction from the National Association of Black Journalists. Jamie currently lives in Hyde Park with her husband and son.

How to Attend:
Doors to the Winter Garden open at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served (300 capacity). Books are available for purchase, and the authors will autograph books at the conclusion of the program.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Photo credit: Ernie Marshall