#Usurpation #MarieStPez #Gentrification #RacialJustice #UrbanRenewal #BlackCommunities #HistoricalFiction #SocialJustice #VermontAuthors #StorycomicPresents #PoliticalFiction #FeministLiterature #CivilRights #UrbanFiction #LesbianHistorian Join us with the distinguished Vermont author, Marie St. Pez, also known as Mimi Yahn. In this compelling session, we delve into her latest novel, "Usurpation," a gripping story that spans across Portland, Oregon, and New Orleans. The book intricately explores the harsh realities of gentrification, systemic racism, and police corruption through the experiences of Kitty Feliz, a Black lesbian historian. Discover how Marie's personal experiences influenced this powerful narrative and how she blends emotional depth with political insight to highlight issues that resonate through time. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that connects the personal with the political in ways that will move and inspire you.
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