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Book Club: Poverty, by America

January 9, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Book cover of Poverty, by America. Red and White words on a black background.

Join the discussion of Poverty, by America  by Matthew Desmond.

Sociologist Matthew Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to explore the reasons poverty is so prevalent in the U.S. He provides new ways of thinking about poverty as a social issue and presents ideas for possible solutions.

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Date:
January 9, 2024
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Island

Hawaii

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Adults

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Hawaii – North Kohala
54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755 United States
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Phone:
808-889-6655

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