Book Discussion: Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People

Imani Perry explores the deep cultural and emotional ties between the history of Black people and the color blue. From indigo cloths traded during slavery to blues music’s blend of sorrow and resilience, Perry weaves personal narrative, history, and art into a powerful meditation on race. Drawing on symbols like blue skies, water, and flowers, she crafts a poignant, original examination of Black identity that captures both the pain and beauty of the human experience.

All book discussions are free, open to the public, and take place in-person at the Meader Fine Arts Library. Participants do not need to have read the book, but it will help facilitate the overall discussion. Preregistration is encouraged.

You may also like the following events from Kalamazoo Institute of Arts:

• Next Thursday, 7th August, 11:00 am, Free Thursdays at the KIA in Kalamazoo
• Next Thursday, 7th August, 05:30 pm, Gallery Gathering: West Michigan Area Show in Kalamazoo
• This month, 13th August, 12:00 pm, ArtBreak: West Michigan Area Show Artist Highlight in Kalamazoo

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