Location changed for Sister Souljah appearance because of high number of registrations

The location of an April 16 appearance by best-selling author Sister Souljah has been changed from the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library to Wyandotte High School auditorium, 2501 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan.

A spokesman for the library said the event had a high number of registrations and was moved to accommodate more persons who want to attend.

Sister Souljah is on a tour for her latest book, “A Moment of Silence: Midnight III.”

Activist, educator, hip hop artist, and best-selling author Sister Souljah is best known for her autobiography, “No Disrespect,” and her novel, “The Coldest Winter Ever.” As a community activist, she participated in the anti-apartheid movement, organized rallies against racially motivated crimes, created the African Youth Survival Camp, and worked as the executive director of Daddy’s House Social Programs. She is a graduate of Rutgers University and was also educated at Cornell University and University of Salamanca.

She will discuss her books, writing process, and inspiration. There will be a book signing following the discussion.

Those interested in attending are asked to register to [email protected]. The first 250 people to arrive will receive a free copy of “A Moment of Silence: Midnight III.” Seating and book distribution will be on a first come, first served basis. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 2:30 p.m. More information about the event can be found at www.kckpl.org.