Nowhere Bookshop Presents Simran Jeet Singh

319 Camden Street,San Antonio TX 78215

18 July, 2022

Description

Join us this evening as Simran Jeet Singh discusses his new book The Light We Give: The Power of Sikh Wisdom to Transform Your Life with Dr. Kara Allen, Chief Impact Officer of the San Antonio Spurs About the Book An inspiring approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh teachings on love and service. As a boy growing up in San Antonio, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers confronted racism daily: at school, in their neighborhood, playing sports, and later in college and beyond. Despite the prejudice and hate he faced, this self-described “turban-wearing, brown-skinned, beard-loving Sikh” refused to give in to negativity. Instead, Singh delved deep into the Sikh teachings that he grew up with and embraced the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find positive ways to direct his energy. These Sikh tenets of love and service to others have empowered him to forge a life of connection and a commitment to justice that have made him a national figure in the areas of equity, inclusion, and social justice. The Light We Give lays out how we can learn to integrate ethical living to achieve personal happiness and a happier life. It speaks to those who are inspired to take on positive change but don’t know where to begin. To those who crave the chance to be empathetic but are afraid of looking vulnerable. To those who seek the courage to confront hatred with love and compassion. Singh reaches beyond his comfort zone to practice this deeper form of living and explores how everyone can learn the insights and skills that have kept him engaged and led him to commit to activism without becoming consumed by anger, self-pity, or burnout. Part memoir, part spiritual journey, The Light We Give is a transformative book of hope that shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change. About the Author Simran Jeet Singh is Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Program on Religion & Society. Recognized among TIME Magazine’s sixteen people fighting for a more equal America, he is a Soros Equality Fellow with the Open Society Foundations, Senior Adviser on Equity and Inclusion for YSC Consulting, and a Visiting Professor at Union Seminary. Simran is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, CNN, and TIME Magazine, a monthly columnist for Religion News Service, and the author of the bestselling children’s book Fauja Singh Keeps Going. He lives with his family in New York City. About Dr. Kara Allen Kara trusts that communities have the answers and is an unapologetic believer in young people and the adults that uplift them. Kara joined Spurs Sports & Entertainment as its first Chief Impact Officer in October 2021. In this role, Kara leads all aspects of community and societal impact, including SS&E’s philanthropic arm (Spurs Give), and provides oversight for all philanthropic engagements, community investments, and nonprofit partnerships alongside all internal and external initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, social justice and sustainability for SS&E. Kara also leads all crisis management and crisis response initiatives for SS&E. Prior to joining SS&E, Kara served as Chief Executive Officer and led the national expansion of NewRoot Learning Institute. She previously served as the President & CEO of a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides housing and wrap-around thriving support for young people impacted by the foster care system and housing insecurity. In addition, Kara moderates racial affinity leadership experiences through Pahara Institute, teaches graduate courses, and serves on the Board of Directors of CoachArt and The Wayfarer Foundation. After starting her professional career as a teacher in Oakland Unified School District, Kara earned a Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Southern California and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice at Loyola Marymount University. Kara is lucky to be called “mom” by some beautiful humans; her oldest is at UC Davis Medical School and her youngest is loving elementary school. Event Guidelines Each ticket includes a signed copy of The Light We Give, which you will receive when you arrive at the event.COVID-19 Safety Guidelines Event attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks. Masks are required in the signing line.For the safety of all attendees, please do not attend the event if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have recently been exposed to someone with an active case of COVID-19.