Francis Bok, whose autobiography Escape from Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity and My Journey to Freedom in America addresses his enslavement in his native Sudan from age 7-17 and his work in the United States as an abolitionist, will be speaking at Aurora East High School at 7:30 p.m. on February 22nd in that school’s auditorium. Bok works for the American Anti-Slavery Group and Sudan Sunrise, an organization promoting peace in Sudan. He has testified before the United States Senate, conferred with former President George W. Bush, and has received honors from many colleges and universities as well as organizations such as the U.S in Olympic Committee. Advance sale tickets (cost $3). Many tickets will also be available at the door.
If you would like to attend this event, please contact Erica McCauley at ehmccauley@noctrl.edu
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