The author of Racism in Kansas City: A Short History, Garrett S. Griffin, will be talking about his book on November 11 (1pm-2:30pm) at Vital Conversations, a program of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council. To join, contact Rev. David Nelson at humanagenda@gmail.com and express your interest. He will get you the Zoom link.
In addition to availability at all library systems in the area, Racism in Kansas City is now for sale at six KC bookshops. Hopefully more to follow. It’s also at The Raven Book Store in Lawrence. Prospero’s Books Rockhurst University Bookstore The Green Door Bookstore & Gift Shoppe Afterword Tavern & Shelves (online only) Willa’s Books Made in … More 6 Local Bookstores Now Carry “Racism in Kansas City”
In addition to availability at all library systems in the area, Racism in Kansas City is now for sale at five KC bookshops. Hopefully more to follow! It’s also at The Raven Book Store in Lawrence. Prospero’s Books Rockhurst University Bookstore The Green Door Bookstore & Gift Shoppe Afterword Tavern & Shelves (online only) Willa’s Books
The author of Racism in Kansas City: A Short History observed and reported on the civil unrest on the Plaza in Kansas City during the George Floyd protests. Read the first-hand account at https://gsgriffin.com/2020/05/31/cop-car-explodes-police-pepper-spray-passenger-in-moving-vehicle-during-plaza-protests/.
In addition to availability at all library systems in the area, Racism in Kansas City is now for sale at four KC bookshops. Hopefully more to follow! It’s also at The Raven Book Store in Lawrence. Prospero’s Books Rockhurst University Bookstore The Green Door Bookstore & Gift Shoppe Afterword Tavern & Shelves
Four years after the release of Racism in Kansas City, Garrett S. Griffin has published his second book, this time through Ig Publishing (New York). Why America Needs Socialism: The Argument from Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, and Other Great Thinkers is finally here, and it’s already creating a buzz. Famous black intellectual Cornel West … More “Racism in Kansas City” Author Publishes 2nd Book, Praised by Cornel West
The Green Door Book Store & Gift Shoppe (11800 W. Railroad Ave, Overland Park, KS), a quaint little independent book store that just opened this spring, will be hosting a “Meet Local Authors Open House” event this Saturday, December 14, from 2-4pm. Come meet “local authors in the genres of fiction, historical fiction, local historical … More “Racism in Kansas City” Writer Joining Author Open House at New Bookstore
Racism in Kansas City: A Short History was Garrett S. Griffin’s first book, and reading it may have offered you hints as to what his second would be about. Why America Needs Socialism: The Argument from Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, and Other Great Thinkers is being published by IG Publishing (New York, NY). It … More “Racism in Kansas City” Author’s Second Book is Here For Pre-Order
The author of Racism in Kansas City: A Short History, Garrett S. Griffin, will be giving a book talk at RU on Tuesday, February 6, at 7pm in Arrupe Auditorium. This is a free event. The RU bookstore is now carrying copies of the book, so you can purchase one there or at the event itself. Or … More “Racism in Kansas City” Author Speaking at Rockhurst University
Racism in Kansas City: A Short History is now for sale at the Rockhurst University bookstore (Massman Hall, 1240 E. 53rd St, Kansas City, MO 64110). Stop by and pick one up! The book is being sold in preparation for a book talk the author, Garrett S. Griffin, will be giving at RU on Tuesday, February … More “Racism in Kansas City” Now For Sale at Rockhurst University Bookstore
