# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AGEISM AWARENESS DAY
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This year features Raymond A. Jetson, author of Aging While Black: A Radical Reimagining of Age and Race in AmericaAbout this EventAGEISM AWARENESS DAYJoin the Village of Oak Park for 2026 Ageism Awareness Day, featuring Raymond A. Jetson, author of Aging While Black: A Radical Reimagining of Aging and Race in America. Jetson challenges us to recognize that aging in America is not a race-neutral experience and to reconsider the ways ageism, race, community, and access shape the lives of older adults.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-park/ageism-awareness-day/100002001891497358
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Doors Open At: 5:30 PM
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Oak Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
- **lat**: 41.8899198
- **long**: -87.7997329
- **full address**: The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AGEISM AWARENESS DAY being held?
  - **A:** AGEISM AWARENESS DAY takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AGEISM AWARENESS DAY?
  - **A:** AGEISM AWARENESS DAY is organized by Diversity Equity and Inclusion Office.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AGEISM AWARENESS DAY is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oak Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AGEISM AWARENESS DAY sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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