This event is in the past.It took place on December 18, 2025 at City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.


Ishmael Reed launches "Blind Persistence," a chronicle of the Before Columbus Foundation's fight to amplify multicultural American voices. Expect a lively conversation with editor Justin Desmangles and author Shawn Wong at the legendary Beat haunt.
Multicultural literature
Beat Generation legacy
Literary conversation
Cultural diversity
Tips
📝registration required for in-person and virtual
Before Columbus Foundation Book Launch Party


Ishmael Reed launches "Blind Persistence," a chronicle of the Before Columbus Foundation's fight to amplify multicultural American voices. Expect a lively conversation with editor Justin Desmangles and author Shawn Wong at the legendary Beat haunt.
Multicultural literature
Beat Generation legacy
Literary conversation
Cultural diversity
Tips
📝registration required for in-person and virtual
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