Big Thinkers' Book Club on Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

925 East Wells Street,Milwaukee WI 53202

14 October, 2021

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Join AF- Milwaukee and the Big Thinkers' Book Club for a valuable discussion on Matthew Desmond's Evicted on Thursday, October 14. In Evicted, Princeton sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they each struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Hailed as “wrenching and revelatory” (The Nation), “vivid and unsettling” (New York Review of Books), Evicted transforms our understanding of poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving one of twenty-first-century America’s most devastating problems. Its unforgettable scenes of hope and loss remind us of the centrality of home, without which nothing else is possible. Whether you've read the book or not, join AF-Milwaukee as we discuss Matthew Desmond's findings and how they relate to Milwaukee just 4 years post-publishing. You can order copies of the book from Amazon here. About AF:America’s Future is a 501(c)3 organization that empowers young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all. We’re working toward a time in America where young people collaborate to drive change in their communities – change that equips the individual to build a free and happy life. We look forward to seeing you for good food, great drinks and even better company on October 14. America’s Future (AF) empowers young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all. We’re working toward a time in America where young people collaborate to drive change in their communities – change that equips the individual to build a free and happy life. America’s Future offers rising generations opportunities for networking, mentoring, leadership and community engagement through our national network and extensive array of programming.