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Standing with Communities<br />
and Social Justice<br />
The topics of equity, inclusion and social justice were brought to the forefront nationwide in <strong>2020</strong>. The Library<br />
encouraged education and conversation by providing information in the form of the annual Black History<br />
Family Festival, book lists on social justice issues, and programs such as Waking Up White: A Community<br />
Discussion with Author Debby Irving and Mindful Conversations Around Race with Dr. Nathalie Edmond, who<br />
discussed strategies for talking about race with children, teens and adults. Also, the Library hosted Project<br />
2-3-1 Film and Discussion, an award-winning documentary that tells the rich history of African American life in<br />
Elgin from the Civil War “contrabands” to present day. gbpl.info/racial-justice<br />
Well Wishes<br />
for Betty!<br />
In June, 88-year-old Betty Frazier retired after 25 years of faithful service<br />
in Customer Relations. Betty was beloved by library staff and customers,<br />
always willing to help and lend an ear as well as be the face of Gail<br />
Borden Library in photos, videos and parades! We miss her greatly.<br />
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