The Hamilton community has a rare opportunity on Feb. 24 to be both inspired and provoked, engaged and enraged by the tireless fighter against injustice Michele Landsberg.

Hamilton’s Grandmothers of Steel is partnering through Dr. Karen Balcom with McMaster’s Faculty of Humanities and Program in Gender Studies and Feminist Research to bring to McMaster the iconic Canadian journalist and social justice activist.

Landsberg, an award-winning former Toronto Star columnist, fearlessly advocates for women and children. She attacks oppressive power structures and champions the cause of human rights, gender equality, peace and pluralism.

Grandmothers of Steel raises funds and awareness for African grandmothers at the front line of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. All proceeds from this event will go through the Stephen Lewis Foundation to grassroots projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

Tickets are $40. Call Theresa, 905-765-5487, in person at Bryan Prince Booksellers, 1060 King St. W., Hamilton, or on online at www.eventbrite.com/event/2493219286