A Candid Conversation with Zain Ejiofor Asher :"Where The Children Take Us"

12126 Westheimer Road,Houston TX 77077

04 June, 2022

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Join us as we talk with CNN International anchor and Author Zain Asher about her book "Where The Children Take Us" + Book Signing By Zain. Join us as we talk with CNN International One World anchor , Author Zain Asher about her book "Where The Children Take Us" . In Where the Children Take Us, Obiajulu’s daughter, Zain E. Asher, tells the story of her mother’s harrowing fight to raise four children as a widowed immigrant in South London. There is tragedy in this tale, but it is not a tragedy. Drawing on tough-love parenting strategies, Obiajulu teaches her sons and daughters to overcome the daily pressures of poverty, crime and prejudice—and much more. With her relentless support, the children exceed all expectations—becoming a CNN anchor, an Oscar-nominated actor—Asher’s older brother Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave)—a medical doctor, and a thriving entrepreneur. ( Cocktails will be served + Book sales / Book Signing ) CNN International One World anchor Zain Asher will be in conversation about her memoir Where the Children Take Us in Houston, Tx. The event, which will include conversation and book signing by Asher, is a presentation of SAID INSTITUTE AND NAMC. About the author: Zain Ejiofor Asher was born to first-generation Nigerian parents in South London. She was raised by her mother after losing her father in a tragic car accident when she was just 5. A graduate of Oxford University and Columbia University, she is currently the anchor of One World with Zain Asher on CNN International. Ejiofor Asher’s brothers are Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, successful entrepreneur Obinze. Her sister Kandibe is a medical doctor. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons. About SAID INSTITUTE: Society for Africans in Diaspora (SAiD Institute) is a non-profit organization that utilizes various activities and educational programs to provide insight, generate ideas, and promote collaboration to address present challenges and create a shared future through the global lens of the African Diaspora. About NAMC: NAMC is a Houston based non-profit organization that seeks to build a vibrant Nigerian community in Houston and serve as a bridge between the cultures of Nigeria and the United States of America. NAMC focuses on four core areas: Civic and Community Engagement, Professional Development, Mentorship, Cultural Enrichment. Purchase the book Here. https://www.amazon.com/Where-Children-Take-Us-Unimaginable-ebook/dp/B09B7HYZSV#:~:text=In%20Where%20the%20Children%20Take,it%20is%20not%20a%20tragedy.