From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers:

Pittsburgh, PA
2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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 | LA
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 | LA

Ypsilanti, MI
2022-10-11 | LA
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 | LA
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
