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Alison Mariella Désir @Noon with Scripps Presents
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hampton Room, Scripps College
Join us for an empowering talk with Alison Mariella Désir—author, activist, and founder of Harlem Run, a collective of runners passionate about the transformative power of movement. Désir’s bestselling memoir Running While Black tells the story of how running saved her life and connected her to community. A short Q&A session and book signing will follow. Grab lunch at Malott Commons and join us! Light refreshments will be provided. Funding for this event was provided by the Hampton Fund.
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