Former Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Charles Thomas, the first Black justice appointed to the Virginia Supreme Court and the youngest appointee in history, will discuss his new book “The Poetic Justice: A Memoir,” on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.

The program is part of the “Forging Freedom Justice and Equality Exhibition” lecture series, hosted by the museum at 122 W. Leigh St.

The program is free, but registration is required. Please call (804)780-9093, or email info@blackhistorymuseum.org to register.

Judge Thomas’ memoir will be available for purchase in the BHMVA gift shop, and a book-signing will follow the program.