ABC news correspondent Byron Pitts will engage in conversation with Dr. Imani Perry. Perry is the author of eight books, including the New York Times bestseller South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation, which received the 2022 National Book Award for Nonfiction. She’ll discuss her book and the vital work that must continue to ensure the true stories about Black America are told. South to America provides a meditation on race, culture, untold stories, and understanding the South as “in some ways an origin point for the way the nation operates.” Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the powerful stories and insights that will be shared. Reserve your seat and copy of the book. Reception to follow the event with live music by Allie & Paryss Entertainment Group

Dr. Imani Perry is the Henry A. Morss, Jr. and Elisabeth W. Morss Professor of Studies of Women, Gender and Sexuality and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University and the Carol K. Pforzheimer Professor at Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Perry is the author of eight books, including the  New York Times bestseller South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation, which received the 2022 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Other award-winning titles include May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem, Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, and Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry. She has written for the New York Times, The Atlantic, Harper's and Harper’s Bazaar. Perry is a 2023 MacArthur Foundation Fellow and has received Guggenheim and Pew Fellowships.

Byron Pitts was named co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline” in 2014. He has covered national news stories and in-depth features for the network, reporting across the news division, including "Good Morning America," "World News Tonight with David Muir," “This Week” and “20/20.”