Embracing Our Differences: "American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics"

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion! This February, explore the amazing history of the Black Pittsburgh men who created the nation's first EMT service, Freedom House, in 1967. We will read and discuss American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard - plus, Freedom House member John Moon will join us for conversation and share his experiences in emergency medicine through the years.

Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Library's circulation desk. Pick up your copy any time the Library is open!

Registration is appreciated - please register below.