Son of longest-serving African American congressman to discuss book about his father, Sept. 9

Author John Conyers III will discuss his new book "My Father’s House" at a Headliners Book Event on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge of the National Press Club.

The event will include a moderated discussion with the author and a book signing. Ticket prices are $5 for Club members and $10 for general admission. Books are available for pre-purchase. A limited number of books will be for sale at the event.

Conyers, the son of longest-serving African American congressman, John Conyers Jr., shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, he eventually learned to leverage his own voice in a world that his father helped create.

"My Father’s House" explores how the man who came to Congress was at once a man of deep and abiding spiritual faith, human talents, and human weaknesses. As he places his father among the U.S.’s greatest lawmakers, Conyers also demystifies and grounds the Civil Rights giants of that era, reminding us of their noble yet deeply flawed humanity.

To submit a question in advance for the author, put JC3 in the subject line and email to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 4 p.m. on the day of the event.