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Reminder Legacy Lost Passing Across the Color Line author at Edmonds Waterfront Center June 12

Edmonds, WALocal News

S. Barbara Hilyer will present her book "Legacy Lost: Passing Across the Color Line" at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on June 12, exploring themes of race and identity. After her father's death, Hilyer uncovered a family secret that connected her to her African American roots, prompting a journey through various states to research her extended family. Her aunt, a prominent African American woman in politics, played a pivotal role in reshaping Hilyer's perspective on race. The event, co-sponsored by Edmonds Bookshop and the My Neighborhood News Network, will include accommodations for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Doors open at 6 p. m. , with the event starting at 6:30 p. m. , and tickets are available for $7.

50. This discussion aims to challenge America’s simplistic views of race and highlight diverse personal histories. Hilyer's background as a public school teacher in Ashland, Oregon, adds depth to her narrative, enriching the conversation about race in society. The Edmonds Waterfront Center is located at 220 Railroad Ave. , Edmonds.

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