More than 300 people are expected to gather on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the bi-annual Literary Luncheon hosted by the Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Acclaimed author and activist, Kevin Powell, will share the tumultuous story of his life, which includes his prolific views on the state of America, particularly as it relates to black men and boys. The Literary Luncheon will take place at St. Johns Conference and Banquet Center, located at 22001 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, MI.
“Kevin Powell’s work as a human and civil rights activist has impacted thousands of lives,” said Danita L. Wimbush, president of Southfield Alumnae Chapter. “He brings a message of hope and change in a society riddled with racism, sexism and violence. His visit to Southfield comes at a perfect time, just days before a historic presidential election.”
Powell has been at the forefront of the movement to redirect American manhood away from sexism and violence. His most recent book, “The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into Manhood,” addresses his trying life as a child and his journey of becoming an agent for change.
The luncheon is open to the public and tickets can be purchased online at www.deltasac.org. General admission is $65 and VIP is $100. VIP access includes a copy of the author’s most recent book and a pre-luncheon reception and book signing.
The Literary Luncheon is the Southfield Alumnae Chapter’s signature event. Past guest speakers have included a host of renowned artists and writers including legendary poet, Nikki Giovanni, award-winning novelist, Pearl Cleage, and author and journalist, Bebe Moore Campbell, to name a few.
For information on Kevin Powell, visit www.kevinpowell.net.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service Sorority of predominately Black college educated women. The Sorority has more than 200,000 members worldwide who are pacesetters in the delivery of community services to the citizens of their communities. The Southfield Alumnae Chapter (SAC) became the 738th chapter of the Sorority, the first African-American Greek letter organization to be established in the city of Southfield, and one of the city’s first African-American women’s organizations. Today SAC, has more than 300 members and holds economic symposiums, political candidate forums, domestic and sexual violence awareness forums, health awareness clinics and other programs that address issues pertaining to women and minorities.
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