WASHINGTON – Jenifer Lewis will host a book signing event for Howard University students on Wednesday, October 5 at 3 p.m. in the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Recital Hall. The super hilarious veteran actress, activist, mental health advocate and two-time book author, will sign copies of her latest book of essays, “Walking in My Joy: In These Streets.” 

“Walking in My Joy” features a collection of stories that promises to leave readers belly laughing. The book features electric stories and insightful messages. According to the HarperCollins Publishing website, “Jenifer Lewis imparts ways to love yourself that will allow you to deflect negative energy and keep people who may come to take your joy in check. She stresses the importance of fully living to your greatest ambitions and taking the time to admire the world’s natural gifts. She also encourages embracing each other’s uniqueness as a way of finding societal healing. Walking in My Joy is a riveting and enthralling journey.” 

The book signing event will have limited capacity and admission will be granted on a first come first served basis. Books will be available for purchase and Lewis will sign a select number of copies.  

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About Howard University 

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu. 

Media Contact: Misha Cornelius; misha.cornelius@howard.edu