# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In Defiance Book Talk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 am
- **Event Description**: Authors Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz will be at the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, November 3 at 6:30pm to present on their new book, In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School (April 2025, Interlink Publishing). In Defiance uncovers the stories of individuals who risked their lives to fight enslavement, serving as a compelling call for justice and the preservation of history. This book brings to light the often-suppressed stories of 20 Black and white men and women – their courage, activism, and unwavering commitment to freedom.

Amid ongoing efforts to erase history, these stories serve as a powerful corrective—meant to challenge, inspire, and ignite action. Co-authored by Tom Weiner, a Northampton-based writer, educator, and anti-racist activist, and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz, professor and former president of the National Council for Black Studies, the book weaves their perspectives into the narrative, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past. For fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and The Color of Abolition by Linda Hirshman, In Defiance is both a testament to those who fought for justice and an inspiration for those who continue the struggle today.

If you would like to place a hold for In Defiance to read on your own, you can ask the circulation desk or visit the catalog https://belchertwn.cwmars.org/Record/5155901
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belchertown/in-defiance-book-talk/200029101645303
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Belchertown
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 19 S Main St, Belchertown, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01007
- **lat**: 42.27621
- **long**: -72.39984
- **full address**: 19 S Main St, Belchertown, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01007

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In Defiance Book Talk being held?
  - **A:** In Defiance Book Talk takes place on Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 am to Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 am at 19 S Main St, Belchertown, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01007.
- **Q**: Who is organizing In Defiance Book Talk?
  - **A:** In Defiance Book Talk is organized by Clapp Memorial Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** In Defiance Book Talk is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belchertown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If In Defiance Book Talk sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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