[cid:image002.jpg@01D3BB81.01306340] [cid:image006.jpg@01D3BB81.01306340] Pierce County READS Kickoff! Hosted by Pierce County Library and Washington State Historical Society at the Washington State History Museum Thursday, March 15, 6:00 PM FREE Museum admission is free on Third Thursdays from 3:00-8:00 PM Join us in the History Museum's auditorium to see a screening of the documentary, Transforming Tacoma: The Struggle for Civil Rights. Following the screening, listen in on a panel discussion with documentary filmmaker Sid Lee, Tacoma's first African American mayor Harold Moss, and current Mayor Victoria Woodards. Plus, find out more about the history of Tacoma's civil rights movement through a special exhibit. You'll also hear all the great details about the 2018 Pierce County READS selection: [cid:image017.jpg@01D3BB81.01306340]"March" by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell Award-winning, #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel trilogy "March" brings the memories of the Civil Rights Movement to life. Co-author Congressman John Lewis (Georgia), a key figure of the Civil Rights Movement, shares his remarkable story with co-author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell to educate and inspire a new generation. For 11 years, Pierce County READS has encouraged residents to read copies of the same book at the same time and engage together in a countywide conversation that celebrates and explores the power and importance of books. Washington State Historical Society 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Visit us at WashingtonHistory.org<http://www.washingtonhistory.org/> Become a member<http://www.washingtonhistory.org/support/membership/>! [cid:image001.png@01D2A2FC.A0C30780]<https://www.facebook.com/washingtonhistory/> [cid:image002.png@01D2A2FC.A0C30780] <https://twitter.com/HistoryMuseum> [cid:image003.png@01D2A2FC.A0C30780] <https://www.instagram.com/washingtonhistory/> [cid:image004.png@01D2A2FC.A0C30780] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRXAl-JqixtE7toeX4BTrg>