Historian and author Mary Lipsey tells stories of African American Fairfax County residents who fought racial barriers. Adults and teens. Register if you'd like a reminder.

Some people you'll hear about:

• Annie Harper: A retired housekeeper who sued to end poll taxes.
• Harry Hatcher: A World War I private who fought and died with the French Army when the US Army would not allow Black men to fight in combat. 
• William McKinley Carter:  A Vienna resident who worked to desegregate the library in his community.

Mary Buckingham Lipsey grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia. She received a BA in History and Sociology from Mary Washington College and a Masters in Middle School Education from Virginia Tech. In June 2003, Mary retired after teaching American History for almost thirty years. She has been a docent at the Smithsonian American History Museum and the National Archives and served on the Fairfax County History Commission for 16 years. 

Stop by for more local history on the 2nd Monday of the month! Can't make it? Find more info. at Black History in Fairfax County - FCPL Curated Content