Date: May 23
Time: 12 – 2:00 PM
Location: Centennial Ford Library 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Cost: Free | Lunch Provided
Join us for an eye-opening afternoon of conversation, connection, and community change.
We’ll explore Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond—a Pulitzer Prize-winning work that reveals the raw, human cost of housing instability in America. This timely, powerful book intersects with the daily lives and decisions of real estate professionals, investors, and business leaders alike.
What to Expect:
Curated book club discussion that dives into the emotional, economic, and policy implications of eviction
Lunch on us – enjoy a catered meal while engaging with peers and changemakers
Special Presentation + Q&A with Hon. Steven Bieda, an esteemed legal expert and advocate for equitable housing policy, offering local insight into how the themes of Evicted resonate right here in Southeast Michigan
Whether you’ve read the book cover-to-cover or are just curious about the housing crisis through a new lens, this is a space for authentic dialogue, fresh perspective, and actionable next steps.
Let’s challenge our assumptions, broaden our impact, and spark change—together.
🔗 Seats are limited—reserve yours today!
