Alvin L Brooks will discuss his memoir, Binding Us Together, published in 2022. The book has been described as "A heartfelt, inspiring narrative that is inextricably linked to the nation’s past and present, civil rights activist and public servant Alvin Brooks shares engaging, funny, and tragic stories of his life and career of advocacy".

"Alvin Brooks proves that a good heart, a generous spirit, and a lot of work can connect the world; one person can make a difference by binding us together." Whether you have read the book or not, you will be amazed by the details of perseverance and sacrifice by one of Kansas City's most revered civil rights icons.

No Cost to Attend. Donations welcome for Al Brooks Scholarship Fund at Penn Valley Community College.