Author Conversation with Jack Drake

Join us for a compelling reading and conversation with Birmingham-based author Jack Drake as he presents his forthcoming memoir, “Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights” (University of Alabama Press). Drake describes his journey from growing up in a segregated community, with a family that believed in white supremacy, to becoming a civil rights attorney, sharing the experiences that shaped his work in landmark legal cases throughout Alabama.

The program will include a short Q&A following the reading and will conclude with a book signing. Books will be available for purchase in the Museum Shop.

Image caption: Cover of Jack Drake, Cuba: “Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights” (University of Alabama Press, expected February 15, 2026).

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