Book Talk: “Through the Dark” with Yolanda Nava | Free with RSVP

Through the Dark, a nourishing and inspirational memoir penned by Emmy award-winning journalist Yolanda Nava is about her journey of self-discovery as a result of sudden blindness due to an undiagnosed autoimmune disease that nearly claimed her life. What makes Through the Dark distinct from other inspirational books is Nava’s journalistic perspective, combined with a compelling third-person point of view. Nava is able to move through suffering and challenges with the objectivity of a seasoned journalist. Courage and resilience, fortitude and inspiration abound in this book. Readers will be pulled in immediately by Nava’s remarkable journey. Guest speaker, Yolanda Nava. Books for purchase will be available.

Meet Yolanda Nava, a Mexican-American pioneer renowned for her contributions to media and civil rights. Born and raised in Los Angeles to parents from Chihuahua, Yolanda’s career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to justice and empowerment. From her early days as a Chicana activist and secondary teacher in Watts, she went on to become the first Latina on KNBC/TV and an Emmy Award-winning journalist. Yolanda shattered barriers and illuminated stories that truly matter. Her coverage of pivotal events, such as the 1987 Earthquake, federal Amnesty program, and the AIDS epidemic exempliflies her compassionate approach to journalism and advocacy.

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