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Tonights as well as musical performances, family and childrens events, literary and philosophical discussions and so much more. Tonights program, the history of lenape forced removals, is one part of a larger and far ranging initiative that we are honored to be presenting with the wisdom and leadership of the Lenape Center. This Initiative Includes new yorks first ever lenape curated expedition which is now on view at bpls as well as many topics such as the myth of the purchase of manhattan we will have poetry readings. Theres an upcoming anthology of essays on lenape history. I am humbled to represent my bpl colleagues, who have led this ambitious effort. It is truly my honor to introduce tonights discussion on their behalf. In a few moments, you will hear three perspectives on a history that has too long been overlooked. Misrepresented, and lied about. For 10,000 years, the lenape lived in an area that includes parts of what are now the states of pennsylvania, connecticut, new york a
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