Howard Zinn – historian, author, and activist – will speak on the power of ordinary people in changing the course of history. In his lectures, writings and his book, A People's History of the United States, Zinn highlights the hidden history of those who have been at the forefront of social change in American history – African Americans, Native Americans, women, immigrants and workers. Dave Zirin – author, sports writer and activist – will interview Howard Zinn. Zirin is a contributor to The Nation, and author of A People's History of Sports in the United States, Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics, and Promise of Sports and What’s My Name, Fool? Sports and Resistance in the United States. This event is the keynote address for the Campaign to End the Death Penalty’s national convention, November 7 & 8. The convention, "Making the Death Penalty History," will feature former prisoners, family members of prisoners and other anti-death penalty activists from across the country. More info is available at http://www.nodeathpenalty.org or by calling 773-955-4841. **Buy Your Ticket Now This event is expected to sell out and tickets are available online on a first come, first served basis.