02/12/2026
Taylor County Public Library and Campbellsville University continue our The United States at 250: Stories that Shaped Us lecture series today, Thursday, February 12, at 6 PM at Campbellsville University's Montgomery Library, featuring Dr. Rev. Andrew Baskin. The public is invited to attend.
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Join Dr. Rev. Andrew Baskin, Professor Emeritus of African and African American Studies at Berea College and 2023 National Association of Black Storytellers Fellowship recipient, for his lecture is titled, "Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid: The Conscience of the 13 Streets of Alcoa, Tennessee".
Who is Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid?
This lecture analyzes the life of the late Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid. After being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, Ms. Mitchell-Kincaid created the Beloved Community to help Blount County, TN residents deal with the impact of chronic illnesses. Her story is the story of what African Americans can accomplish even when they confront racism, sexism, and colorism.
For more, visit https://www.tcplibrary.org/event/250-anniversary-lecture-series-dorothy-mitchell-kincaid-conscience-13-streets-alcoa-tennessee.