Guild Literary Complex

Join us as we reflect on the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

📌 Monday June 29th / 6:30 pm
📍 Pilsen Community Books / 1531 W. 18th St.

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade in the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. By a 6–3 vote, the Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not provide a right to abortion, ending nearly 50 years of federal protections and returning the authority to regulate the procedure to individual states.

In partnership with Hypertext Magazine, the Guild Literary Complex will host a reading observing the anniversary of this historic loss of reproductive rights and reflecting on its lasting impact.

Featuring Della Leavitt, author of Vivian’s Decision, and contributors from The Overturning Anthology

❗️Join us for BrooksDay at the American Writers Festival, in partnership with Brooks Permissions.

The Guild Literary Complex’s annual celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks is held every year on her birthday, June 7th. BrooksDay honors her legacy as an artist and an iconic figure of generosity and civic conscience in Chicago and the nation.

Sunday, June 7th / 3:30PM
📍 Harold Washington Library Center
400 South State Street
Third Floor Stage

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