Barnes & Noble at Calhoun Village Welcomes Congressman Keith Ellison on Saturday, February 1 at 4:00pm
Congressman Keith Ellison will be appearing at Barnes & Noble to sign and read from his new book, My Country 'Tis of Thee. Rep. Ellison has represented the Fifth Congressional District of Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives since taking office on January 4, 2007. His memoir, while filled with delightful family anecdotes and Ellison's personal recollections, is far more than that. Ellison speaks from the heart, talking about the ever-changing face of America: his "sweet land of liberty." In his own family, he sees an illustration of what makes America great. In three generations, his father's family went from slavery to respected professionals. And while being black is a source of pride for the family, they also acknowledge being a "melting pot": Ellison ancestors include a white French-Creole merchant ad his African-born slave mistress, a Spaniard, and even a Croatian. And he sees in them freedom of religion and expression. The Ellisons have room to love and respect not just a Muslim but also a Baptist, a couple of Catholics, and even an agnostic. The vibrant Fifth Congressional District includes Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs. It is the most vibrant and ethnically diverse district in the state. The Calhoun Village Barnes & Noble is excited to provide the perfect intimate venue for this even. We look forward to seeing you there.We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
