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18sept
6:00PM
Book Chat: “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: the United States, Central America, and the Making Of A Crisis”
On Wednesday, September 18 at the Bernie Wohl Center (647 Columbus Ave), we’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan Blitzer, winner of the 2024 Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice. Blitzer will share insights from his celebrated book Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, an extraordinary story of resilience and migration.
He’ll be joined in conversation by Stephan Russo, whose decades of leadership at Goddard Riverside reflect a deep commitment to the same values of justice and community that Blitzer’s work so powerfully illuminates. Together, they’ll explore how stories and lived experiences shape our collective future.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a thoughtful conversation about how these stories continue to shape our country today. Reserve your FREE spot today!
PLUS there will be a Q&A session with the audience and light refreshments will be provided.