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Uphill: A Memoir Book Discussion & Signing with Jemele Hill

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Event Details

Please join us for a book discussion and signing featuring Jemele Hill and her newly published book, “Uphill: A Memoir.” The discussion will be led by Dr. Christina Myers, assistant professor in MSU’s School of Journalism.

One of Oprah Daily’s Best Fall Nonfiction Books of 2022, “Uphill” is an empowering, unabashedly bold memoir by The Atlantic journalist and former ESPN “SportsCenter” co-anchor about overcoming a legacy of pain and forging a new path, no matter how uphill life’s battles might be.

This event is sponsored by MSU Athletics.


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    Date & Time

    Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST

  2. [icon: map] Venue & Address

    Communication Arts & Sciences
    Room 145
    404 Wilson Rd.
    East Lansing, MI 48824

  3. [icon: money] Price

    There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required.

    You can choose in-person or virtual attendance with registration.

  4. [icon: star] Special Guest(s)

    Jemele Hill, Author of Uphill: A Memoir

    Christina L. Myers Ph.D., College of Communication Arts and Sciences -  School of Journalism

  5. [icon: info] Note

    Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 8. 

    To pre-order a copy of “Uphill: A Memoir” please visit https://www.socialightsociety.com/rsvp/p/111522

    MSU encourages all individuals to participate in our events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Kevin Wyatt at events@msu.edu or (517) 432-9459.