Pulitzer Prize winner Nikole Hannah-Jones will discuss her book, New York Times number one bestseller The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story, at The Progressive Forum Wednesday, August 24, at 7:30 p.m. CT. The ACLU of Texas is the event sponsor and promotional partner.

All attendees will receive a copy of The 1619 Project, a retail value of $38.

The event is in Houston at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd. Tickets are available online at ProgressiveForumHouston.org, and at 800-514-3849 Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. They will also be available at the door on event night. General admission tickets are $45 and $70 for side and middle sections, respectively. Tickets for reserved seats and patron reception are $150, which will include a complimentary dessert and coffee buffet and a cash bar. The speaker will not be available at the reception, but will greet fans and sign books following the program.