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Book Cover of The Grandfather of Black Basketball by Dr. E. B. Henderson with a painting of him in a suit hands resting on a basketball

Resilience and Resistance: The Life of Dr. E.B. Henderson

Join us for a compelling lecture presented by Edwin B. Henderson II, an accomplished historian, educator, and founder of the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation. His grandfather, Dr. E.B. Henderson, founded the first rural branch of the NAACP and introduced basketball to the African American community in Washington, D.C., leading to him receiving the title of “The Grandfather of Black Basketball.” Henderson will also share the powerful story of his family's multigenerational commitment to civil rights. 

Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.

Date:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2
Library Branch:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
History/Culture
Audience:
  Adults
 

Registration is required. There are 39 seats available.

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