Arrested Mobility Book Signing & Panel Conversation with Charles T Brown

Arrested Mobility — A Conversation with Charles T. Brown and Panel Discussion

Join us Wednesday, November 19th from 6–8PM at Da Book Joint @ Pen & Paper (6900 S Stony Island Ave) for an evening of powerful conversation and reflection around Arrested Mobility: Exploring the Impacts of Overpolicing on Black Mobility, Health, and Freedom in the United States by Charles T. Brown.

Brown will lead the evening with a reading and talk about his groundbreaking book before joining a discussion moderated by Dr. Samuel Kling, featuring Anthony Driver Jr., Olatunji Oboi Reed, and Joi Imobhio.

Together, they’ll unpack the ways transportation, policing, and policy intersect to restrict Black movement and freedom — and how we can move toward mobility justice for all.

In Arrested Mobility, Charles T. Brown explores how systemic racism and overpolicing shape the ways Black Americans move through public space — whether walking, biking, driving, or simply existing outdoors. Through deep research and lived experience, Brown reveals the invisible barriers that limit Black mobility and health, and offers a framework for reimagining transportation systems that truly serve all communities.

Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD, LCI, is the Founder and CEO of Equitable Cities, a nationally recognized transportation and urban planning firm that focuses on equity, health, and mobility justice. An international thought leader on transportation equity, Brown’s work has shaped policy discussions at the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the United Nations.
Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Urbanists in the world, Brown’s groundbreaking Arrested Mobility framework has transformed how cities and agencies address systemic racism in urban mobility. His research and advocacy work are dedicated to creating safer, more just, and more connected communities for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people across the globe.

Moderator: Dr. Samuel Kling
Dr. Samuel Kling is the Director of Cities and Communities at Equitable Cities. With a PhD in Urban Planning History from Northwestern University, he has worked with cities and think tanks around the world to promote equity, sustainability, and civic participation. His research has been featured in Bloomberg CityLab, The Journal of Urban History, and more.

Anthony Driver Jr.
Executive Director of the SEIU Illinois State Council, Anthony Driver Jr. is a lifelong South Sider and political strategist known for his work in labor rights, civic engagement, and police accountability. As President of Chicago’s Civilian Oversight Commission he has championed policies that center justice, equity, and community empowerment.

Olatunji Oboi Reed
Founder and CEO of The Equiticity Racial Equity Movement, Oboi Reed is a globally recognized racial equity tactician and mobility justice advocate. Recipient of The White House Transportation Champion of Change award, his work focuses on building coalitions to operationalize racial equity through community mobility, research, and advocacy.

Joi Imobhio
Policy Strategist at Impact for Equity, Joi Imobhio is a visionary activist committed to dismantling systems of racism and white supremacy. With a background in political science and criminal justice reform, she brings deep experience in grassroots organizing, legislative strategy, and racial justice advocacy.

🗓 Wednesday, November 19th
🕕 6–8PM
📍Da Book Joint @ Pen & Paper – 6900 S. Stony Island Ave
🎟 All book purchases are entered into giveaway for free iPad

Join us for an evening of truth, learning, and action — because freedom of movement is freedom itself.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States

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