Focus on the Fullers

Featuring Author Mary Kaplan
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Edgell Memorial Library (3 Oak Street) & on Zoom

After our program on Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller in February, it is clear that many wanted to learn more about America’s first Black psychiatrist and his renowned sculptress wife Meta Warrick Fuller. From the many responses we received after the program, it was clear that you wanted to learn more about America’s first Black psychiatrist and his renowned sculptress wife. While researching her 2005 publication Solomon Carter Fuller: Where My Caravan Has Rested, author Mary Kaplan obtained privileged information from Solomon’s personal notes as well as family interviews. As the foremost authority on the Fullers one of her life goals is to share more of Solomon’s story as Meta’s story is quite well known. In addition to presenting at numerous medical conferences worldwide, she is currently petitioning the National African American History & Culture Museum in D.C. to get Solomon recognized in their exhibitions. Come and learn more about her effort to raise awareness around Solomon’s pioneering achievements while also learning more about Meta and Solomon’s life together.  

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