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Join author Michael Patrick MacDonald, who will discuss his book, All Souls, winner of the 2000 American Book Award.
Date: Tuesday, November 2nd
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Oviatt Presentation Room, CSUN Campus

Michael Patrick MacDonald grew up in South Boston's Old Colony housing project. After losing four siblings and seeing his generation decimated by poverty, crime and addiction, he became a leading Boston activist, helping launch many antiviolence initiatives including gun-buyback programs. He continues to work for social change nationally, collaborating with survivor families and young people.

For more information, contact the Department of History at 818.677.3566.

This event is sponsored by the Graduate School's Distinguished Visiting Speakers Program and the Department of History, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Parking is $6 at the Information Booth at Prairie Street and Darby Avenue.

Communication services (sign language, interpreters, notetakers, real-time captionists or assistive listening devices) are available for this event. Requests for services must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance.