During Mississippi Freedom Summer in 1964, Luke Kabat taught biology and citizenship at the Freedom School in Meridian. Author Julie Kabat, Luke's sister and renowned writer, musician, and teacher, pored over his letters, written daily, and countless journals and articles to document his experiences as an activist, finally telling his account of that remarkable summer. Love Letter from Pig is the story of Luke’s extraordinary impact as an activist, his idealism and
courage in the face of adversity, and the author’s love for her brother.

Join us for a discussion of Freedom Summer, readings from the book, songs from the Civil Rights Movement and firsthand memories and reflections that will be shared by Andreesa Coleman who was a teenager in Luke’s 1964 science class.

Free and open to all.