The Yale Club of Vermont’ s March Salon will feature one of its own members, Ken Ellingwood, Yale College ’82 (BK). Now a Vermonter, this globetrotting journalist and author will lead a discussion of his book, First to Fall: Elijah Lovejoy and the Fight for a Free Press in the Age of Slavery. This work of narrative nonfiction tells the story of a courageous newspaper editor (Lovejoy) who stood up to violent mobs in order to combat slavery. A staunch defender of freedom of the press, Lovejoy was ultimately killed by pro-slavery attackers, the first American journalist killed in the line of duty. His story has particular resonance at the moment, as America continues to deal with issues of a free press and the legacy of slavery.

To order your own copy of “First to Fall,” click on this link:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/First-to-Fall/Ken-Ellingwood/9781643137025.

Following an introductory presentation there will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. Light refreshments will be served. 

 We’ll gather on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Duxbury home of Yale Club Board Member Jim Lengel, Yale College ’71. RSVP below to receive directions to Jim’s house.