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Black Hand Strawman (Zoom)

Thu, Apr 20 2023
7:00pm - 8:30pm Central
Virtual Branch
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For adults

 

Presenter
Terence O'Malley
Virtual Event

 

Join author Terence O’Malley as he discusses one of the most effective organized crime systems in the United States. Deeply rooted in Sicilian customs, the Black Hand gripped KC's Little Italy until Prohibition. when rival factions had to join together in a cohesive criminal unit. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Participants will be emailed a Zoom access code 15 minutes before the start of the program, so please include your email in the registration. Please note: You must sign into the room prior to the start of the program. Admittance to the classroom will close five minutes after the program's start time. Space is limited.

 

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