

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: I Didn't Come Here to Lie: My Life and Education with co-author Elizabeth
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us in person to celebrate Black History Month through engaging the legacy of the late Karen Lewis, transformative CTU President.About this EventI Didn't Come Here to Lie: My Life and EducationGuest Panel and Author's talk with Elizabeth Todd-BrelandSaturday, February 21st, 202612:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Historian and educator Elizabeth Todd-Breland, author of , will discuss the memoir, legacy, and lasting impact of her co-author, the late Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis. Lewis’s leadership and values remain deeply relevant as educators, organizers, and cultural institutions that stand for democracy, diversity, equity, and inclusion face increasing challenges. Dr. Todd-Breland will be joined by former students of Lewis, who will share firsthand reflections on how Lewis contributed to their sense of justice, civic responsibility, and commitment to public service.Panelists include:Micheal Crawford, PhD., Illinois House of Representative for the 31st DistrictSekordri Ojo, educator and founder of youth empowerment organization, L.E.A.PRaquel Flores-Clemons, archivist and Head of the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection.Together, the panel will highlight the lasting impact that educators can have across generations.Program Schedule12 p.m.| Moderated panel discussion1:15 p.m. | Reception (with warm refreshments)2 p.m. | HRC book discussion with Elizabeth Todd-BrelandThis in-person event is also offered online. Please register to attend and learn more.Learn more about the Readers Circle celebrating 40 years here!The reception is made possible with generous support from the Vivian Harsh Society.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d29eb040-087f-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w1200-h200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
- **lat**: 41.7209434
- **long**: -87.6427837
- **full address**: Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public Library, 9525 South Halsted Street, Chicago, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public Library, 9525 South Halsted Street, Chicago, United States
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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