BOOK TALK: Becoming Abolitionists with Derecka Purnell & Nyle Fort

The People's Forum 320 W 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join The People's Forum for an in-person book talk with Derecka Purnell on her newest book, Becoming Abolitionists. Drawing from her experiences as a lawyer, writer, and organizer initially skeptical about police abolition, Purnell charts her journey to her realization that the police were a placebo. She will be joined in conversation by Dr. Nyle […]

Latinx Stories in Queens (In-Person)

Kew and Willow Books 81-63 Lefferts Blvd, Queens, NY, United States

Join Kew & Willow Books to celebrate debut Latinx authors Christine Kandic Torres (The Girls in Queens) and Alejandro Varela (The Town of Babylon), as they discuss their writing journey and the importance of representing Queens in their books. This conversation will be moderated by Lupita Aquino (better known as Lupita Reads). Location: Kew & Willow Books, 81-63 Lefferts Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY […]

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