From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers:

Savannah, GA
2022-10-19 | PA

Charleston, SC
2022-10-18 | PA

Orangeburg, SC
2022-10-18 | PA
S. Carolina State University

Wilmington, NC
2022-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Private: Frankie’s Outdoor Market, 1019 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:

OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Frankie’s Outdoor Market |. 1019 Princess Street |. Wilmington, NC 28401
Evening Rally & Block Party @ 5:00PM

Raleigh, NC
2022-10-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Private: Martin Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 E. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:

OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Martin Street Missionary Baptist Church |. 1001 E. Martin Street |. Raleigh, NC 27601
Arrival and Press Availability @ 11:30AM
Raleigh Votercade @ 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Votercade to Wilmington @ 1:45 PM

Richmond, VA
2022-10-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Private: Virginia Union University, 500 N Lombardy S, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:

OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Viriginia Union University |. 500 N Lombardy St |. Richmond, VA 23223
Vehicle Line-Up & Decorating @ 12:00PM
Program @ 1:30PM
CELEBRATION VILLAGE:
Martin Luther King Middle School | 1000 Mosby St. |. Richmond, VA 23223 @ 3:00 PM

Northern VA/DC
2022-10-16 | PA
No book distribution at this location.

Washington, DC
2022-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Private: People’s Congregational United Church, 4704 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Bradley Thomas, Esq.
OUR STARTING POINT IS:

CELEBRATION VILLAGE:
People’s Congregational United Church | 4704 13th Street NW | Washington, DC 20011 @10:00 AM

Loudoun County, VA
2022-10-15 | PA
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:

OUR STARTING POINT IS:
First Baptist Church Sterling | 21449 Potomac View Rd. | Sterling, VA 20164 @ 2:00 PM

Baltimore/ Annapolis, MD
2022-10-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Private: Mt. Moriah AME Church, 2204 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Caucus of African American Leaders (Carl Snowden)
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Mt. Moriah AME Church | 2204 Bay Ridge Avenue | Annapolis, MD 21403 @ 3:00 PM
CELEBRATION VILLAGE:
Peoples’ Park | 44 Calvert Street | Annapolis, MD 21401 @ 12:00 PM

Philadelphia, PA
2022-10-13 15:00 - 18:00 | PA
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Transformative Justice Coalition
OUR STARTING POINT IS:

CELEBRATION VILLAGE:
Christian Stronghold Baptist Church | 4701 Lancaster Ave. | Philadelphia, PA 19131 @ 4:00 PM

Oxford, PA
2022-10-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Private: Lincoln University, 1570 Baltimore Pike, Oxford, PA, 19352, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Lincoln University SGA (Drake Smith, SGA President)
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Lincoln University | 1570 Baltimore Pike | Oxford, PA 19352

Pittsburgh, PA
2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Private: Cami Soul Food Restaurant, 1825 East Carson St., Pittburgh, PA, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Hip Hop Caucus*
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Cami Soul Food Restaurant | 1825 East Carson St.| Pittsburgh, PA 15203 @ 6:00 PM

Cleveland, OH
2022-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Private: East Cleveland Public Library, 1401 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Black Voters Matter*
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
East Cleveland Public Library | 1401 Euclid Avenue | Cleveland, OH 44115 @ 2:00 PM
Banned Book Giveaway

Toledo, OH
2022-10-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Private: Warren AME Church of Toledo Ohio, 915 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Black Voters Matter*
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Warren AME Church of Toledo Ohio | 915 Collingwood Blvd | Toledo, OH 43604 @ 10:00 AM
Banned Book Giveaway, Votercade & Canvassing

Kalamazoo, WI
2022-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
No Book Distribution at this location
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Black Voters Matter*
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Sangren Hall-Western Michigan University | 999 Rankin Ave.| Kalamazoo, MI @ 10:00 AM
10 am Press Conference | 11 am Votercade through Uptown

Detroit, MI
2022-10-11 | PA

Ypsilanti, MI
2022-10-11 | PA
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
No Book Distribution at this location
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Black Voters Matter
OUR STARTING POINT IS:

Chicago, IL
2022-10-10 12:15 - 13:30 | Private: National Rainbow PUSH Headquarters, 930 E. 50th Street, Chicago, IL, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNERS:
Rainbow PUSH Coalition* | Betty Magness* | Donna Gutman*
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
National Rainbow PUSH Headquarters | 930 E. 50th Street | Chicago, IL @ 12:15 PM

Kenosha, WI
2022-10-10 | PA
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
No Book Distribution at this location
TOUR STOP PARTNER:
Black Voters Matter*
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Grace Lutheran Church | 2006 60th Street | Kenosha, WI 53140
10 am Press Conference | 11 am Votercade through Uptown

Milwaukee, WI
2022-10-09 13:00 - 18:30 | Private: Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to the people in over two dozen cities in key swing states from Minnesota to Florida! Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, local authors, and community leaders will be talking about local book bans, reading from banned books, and giving away copies of some of the titles we have seen targeted across the nation, especially those by Black and LGBTQ authors. Book banning is an important front in the current assault on our children, education system, and democracy, and this bus tour will send a powerful message that the fight for truth and for books is intertwined with the fight for voting rights and voter mobilization.
TOUR STOP PARTNERS:
WI Voices | Hip Hop Caucus* | Black Voters Matter*
OUR STARTING POINT IS:
Washington Park Senior Center | 4420 W. Vliet Street | Milwaukee, WI @ 1:00 PM
CELEBRATION VILLAGE TAKES PLACE AT:
Turner Hall | 1034 N. Vel Phillips Blvd. | Milwaukee, WI @ 3:00 PM
