An Evening with Anjanette Young - Book Signing and Talk

Join Anjanette Young for an inspiring evening of stories, insights, and a book signing you don’t want to miss!

Join Us for An Evening with Anjanette Young!

Join us for a powerful and deeply meaningful evening with Anjanette Young as she discusses and signs her memoir, Past the Pain.

On February 21, 2019, Anjanette Young’s life changed in an instant when police forcibly entered her home during a wrongful raid. What followed was a traumatic and widely publicized violation that shook the nation. But from that moment, Anjanette emerged with a renewed purpose—to advocate for justice, accountability, and healing for those impacted by systemic harm.

In Past the Pain, she shares her story with honesty and courage—detailing what happened that night, the aftermath, and the journey toward reclaiming her voice. Through personal reflection and guidance rooted in trauma-informed care, Anjanette offers readers practical insight on healing, resilience, and moving forward with purpose.

💛 Meet the Author

Anjanette Young is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Chicago. With years of experience supporting individuals and families, her work is grounded in mental health, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.

Following her experience in 2019, she has become a dedicated advocate for police accountability and social justice. She is also the President and CEO of Café Social Work, an organization committed to supporting and guiding future social workers. Her passion for advocacy is rooted in a family legacy of civil rights activism, which continues to shape her work today.

📚 What to Expect

✨ A powerful conversation with the author
📖 Insight into Past the Pain and the journey behind it
✍🏾 Book signing opportunity
🤝 Community connection and reflection

🎟 Ticket Information

There are limited free general admission tickets. Signed book tickets include a copy of Past the Pain with no additional cost for attending.

📍 Event Details

Location: Da Book Joint @ Pen & Paper: A Joint Creative
Address: 6900 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago
Date & Time: May 2nd 4-6PM

This is more than a book signing — it’s an opportunity to bear witness, engage in meaningful dialogue, and be inspired by a story of resilience, advocacy, and transformation.