Yesterday, Bookmarks kicked off their summer initiative with a great conversation with Matthew Desmond and his book Poverty, by America. This discussion centered around systemic issues facing our communities and how they can be addressed through community involvement such as voting and getting connected to local politics. Attendees received a free copy of Poverty, by America courtesy of the Marguerite Casey Foundation. At the event, the Foundation’s “Undesign the Redline” Ex…hibit was on display, and You Can Vote was present to help people register to vote, answer questions about voting, and check voter registration. At the end of the event, attendees received a copy of One Person, No Vote courtesy of Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. — Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond exposes the harsh realities of poverty in America through compelling stories of real individuals. It sheds light on the systemic issues that perpetuate inequality and offers potential solutions for change. To learn more about Matthew’s book: https://endpovertyusa.org/.