About this Event
Redeem A Nation Book Signing with Damario Solomon-Simmons
Join us for an unforgettable evening of truth, justice, and powerful storytelling as we welcome civil rights attorney and author Damario Solomon-Simmons for a compelling book signing and conversation around his groundbreaking work, Redeem a Nation.
Damario Solomon-Simmons is a nationally recognized civil rights attorney with nearly two decades of experience fighting for justice. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, he made history as the first African American recipient of the prestigious Joel Jankowsky Award for most outstanding law graduate. He is the Managing Partner of Solomon-Simmons Law, co-founder and Executive Director of the Justice for Greenwood Foundation, and co-founder of the MVP Foundation. His work has been featured on CNN, The View, Good Morning America, ABC News, ESPN, The New York Times, and more.
In Redeem a Nation, Solomon-Simmons takes us inside his real-life legal battle to secure justice for the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre—one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in U.S. history. Through the story of Lessie Randle and other centenarian survivors, this book captures a race against time, the weight of generational injustice, and the resilience of a community that refuses to be forgotten.
This isn’t just a story about Tulsa—it’s a reflection of the ongoing fight for equity and accountability in America today. Redeem a Nation challenges us to confront hard truths while offering a path forward rooted in resistance, repair, and community love.
Come be part of this important conversation, connect with fellow readers, and hear directly from an author who is actively shaping history in real time.
Event Details:
Tuesday, May 19th
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ames Auditorium
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
740 East 56th Place
(57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue)
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Ticket Options:
• General Admission – $5
• General Admission + Signed Copy of Redeem a Nation – $33
Seats are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, reflect, and be inspired.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 33.54
