Uncover the unbreakable chain of activism.
What does it take to sustain a lifelong commitment to change? To stare down injustice not for a moment, but for a lifetime?
Author, historian, and professor Dan Berger painstakingly pursues a human accounting of freedom, violence, and resilience in 20th century America. His latest book, Stayed on Freedom: The Long History of Black Power through One Family’s Journey — short-listed for the Museum of African American History’s Stone Book Award — reveals the long history of Black Power through the extraordinary journey of one family. The book is a reminder that the arc of justice is bent by persistent hands. It is also a testament to the courage of everyday people building a better world.
Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Professor Berger.
We’ll dive into the lessons of the past to find the fuel for our future. Learn how to find your purpose and, more importantly, how to stay on freedom.
Selected LaShellé Wines and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Please bring your own cup/glass/mug/tumbler.

Admission: $20 through 10 Oct 2025 PST; $25 thereafter.
When: 24 October 2025, 7pm
Where: Pickles Playland Kirkland