Radical Readz Live! with Mike de la Rocha

Radical Readz Live! with Mike de la Rocha

A special “Radical Read Live!” event celebrating the release of Mike de la Rocha's book Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love

By The Gathering for Justice

Date and time

Tuesday, June 3 · 6 - 9pm EDT

Location

The Center at West Park

165 West 86th Street New York, NY 10024

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Join The Gathering for Justice and The Center at West Park (CWP) for Radical Readz Live! a thought-provoking conversation about Mike De La Rocha's book, Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love with music, performances, and book signing.


In Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love, Mike de la Rocha explores how inherited definitions of manhood profoundly impacted his ability to connect with his father, his family, and ultimately himself, inviting readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and love.


Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 3rd

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: The Center at West park

Admission: Free

Books will be available for sale at the event. Pre-orders are strongly reccomended.

About The Gathering for Justice:

Founded by the legendary artist and activist Harry Belafonte in 2005, The Gathering for Justice works to transform the criminal legal system and advance civil rights to build a beloved community grounded in justice, equity, and compassion. By developing leaders, leveraging cultural organizing, and uniting our community's collective power across generations, we aim to dismantle systemic injustice and end racial inequity for all.

About the author

Mike de la Rocha is a visionary strategist, acclaimed artist, and compelling voice for change. Celebrated as one of the most influential changemakers of our era, Mike has been behind several of the largest policy victories and cultural shifts in United States history. He’s earned accolades as one of GOOD magazine’s top 100 people reshaping our world, recipient of the AFL-CIO’s prestigious Justice, Peace and Freedom Award, and was lauded as a groundbreaking innovator by Stanford Social Innovation Review. A proud alumnus of UCLA, Mike co-founded Revolve Impact, one of the leading creative agencies in the world, and Tepito Coffee, one of the fastest growing Latinx coffee companies in America. Mike calls Los Angeles home, where he resides with his family. Learn more about his journey at mikedelarocha.com and join the conversation online at @mrmikedelarocha

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