Ralph Richard Banks: Is Marriage for White People?

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Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Speaker

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Erin Collins

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Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA 94549

Wed, Feb 8 2012 - 6:30pm
Ralph Richard Banks: Is Marriage for White People?

Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law, Stanford Law School; Author, Is Marriage for White People? How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Stanford Law School Professor Banks will tackle that oh-so-controversial institution: marriage. His recent book, Is Marriage for White People? How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone, explores the deterioration of marriage in America and its implications for family and romantic relationships. Join us for an intimate look at the changing nature of nuptials.

Location: Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA 94549 
Time: 5:45 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program  
Cost: $22 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID)

For more information: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/201...

Added to the calendar on Tue, Jan 17, 2012 4:54PM

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§Is marriage for all?

by jeeezzz

Tue, Jan 24, 2012 6:57PM

Is marriage for Latinos? Is marriage for Asians? Is marriage for Native Americans? Is marriage for Gay people? The answer is marriage is for all people who love one another and want to spend their lives together. Not to sure what the book is about,but kind of a dumb title if you ask me.

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