AN UNLIKELY SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Date and Time
Apr 1, 2026 6:00 pm
Location
14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009
Apr 1, 2026 6:00 pm
14th & V
Join us to learn what happens when a Malaysian Muslim woman defies expectations and challenges patriarchy
Ani Zonneveld shares her journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, confronting invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race-all in pursuit of truth and justice.
From the music industry to global human rights forums, Ani uses her voice-literally and figuratively-to advocate for freedom of expression, women's rights, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion within Islam. Whether navigating UN corridors or standing up to extremists, her story challenges dominant narratives and fosters radical empathy. Her memoir is a bold invitation to step out of tribalism and into allyship, using the intersections of feminism, faith, and the arts as tools for transformation.
Ideal for educators, students, and readers in activism, gender studies, LGBTQIA+ studies, Islamic studies, cultural anthropology, and human rights.
Ani Zonneveld is joining us on the Busboys stage to dive deeper into her memoir. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event, and Zonneveld will be signing following the program.
This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 6:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of AN UNLIKELY SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR will be available for purchase before and after the event. Please note that this event is in person.
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Ani Zonneveld is a Grammy-certified songwriter, activist, and founder of Muslims for Progressive Values. She champions women's rights, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and freedom of expression through faith, music, and advocacy.
BOOK DETAILS
An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior
Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist
By Ani Zonneveld
July 29, 2025 | Paperback, 286 pages, $34.95
An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior
Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist
By Ani Zonneveld
July 29, 2025 | Hardcover, 286 pages, $44.95
