Social Change Now: A Book Launch and Workshop

Join writer and activist, Deepa Iyer, in conversation with Cynthia Lubin Langtiw, on Tuesday, March 5^th at Haymarket House for a dialogue and mini-workshop about how we can deepen our connections and roles to advance social change in today’s complex world.

Deepa and Cynthia will anchor the discussion around Deepa’s book, Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection (Thick Press, 2022), which provides a roadmap for people and organizations seeking to bring about effective and sustainable social change. During the event, participants will also have a chance to map their roles within their own communities.

Deepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer, strategist, and activist. She currently leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project. Her first book, We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future (The New Press, 2015), chronicles community-based histories in the wake of 9/11 and received a 2016 American Book Award. She is the founder and host of the Solidarity Is This podcast.

Dr. Cynthia Lubin Langtiw is a Haitian American licensed clinical and community psychologist and Full Professor in the clinical psychology program at The Chicago School. Dr. Langtiw is a volunteer psychologist and clinical supervisor with The Marjorie Kovler Center for Survivors of Torture. Her work reflects a strong systemic/community sensibility that integrates a relational intercultural perspective in helping youth, adults, families, and communities utilize their own resources to heal from trauma and thrive.

**We ask that all in-person attendees wear masks in the event space during the program for the health and well-being of the speakers and other guests. We will have a reception afterwards with light refreshments and books available for purchase.***

This event is cosponsored by Haymarket Books, Muslims for Just Futures and Apna Ghar and will take place at Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave. in Chicago.