Public discussion to focus on local & national eviction concerns
May 31, 2019
WHAT:
American Eviction: Why a Nation of Renters Can’t Make Rent
WHEN:
6 – 7:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 5
WHERE:
Richland Library Main
1431 Assembly St.,
Columbia, SC 29201
WHO:
Free and open to the public
Join Richland Library, the Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) and WNYC Studios for American Eviction: Why a Nation of Renters Can’t Make Rent from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 5 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). The event is free and open to the public.
Hear from On the Media radio host Brooke Gladstone and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and sociologist Matthew Desmond. They plan to provide an overview on what they’re calling “America’s eviction epidemic.”
Then Gladstone and Desmond transition to a panel discussion with Marvin Pendarvis, South Carolina State Representative, and Sue Berkowitz, Director of South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center. They want to cover specific challenges to Columbia, South Carolina, do a comparison with other cities across the nation and discuss possible solutions.
For questions, please contact Emily Stoll at 803-587-3637 or email [email protected].
About Richland Library
Awarded the National Medal in 2017 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library provides a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.
