Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books

Join us for a day of discussion celebrating the life and teachings of bell hooksJoin us for the inaugural bell hooks Symposium at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. On Saturday September 24, the country’s leading scholars, writers, activists, and cultural workers will spend the day honoring the legacy of bell hooks. Four panels will explore hooks’ ideas, writing, and personal impact through rich, honest, and accessible discussions. ********Panel List & Participants11am “Education As A Practice Of Freedom”Venus Evans-Winters, Christopher Emdin, Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ed Brockenbrough, Marc Lamont Hill (Moderator)1pm “The Will To Change: Men and Masculinity”Mark Anthony Neal, Gabriel Bryant, Elon

Author, certified breathwork coach, and Restorative Writing teacher, Alex Elle joins us to discuss and sign her new book How We Heal.***JUST ANNOUNCED***Alex Elle will be joined in conversation with author and scholar Yaba Blay!We're also moving the venue to First United Methodist Church of Germantown (6001 Germantown Ave) and the event will start at 3pm. After the conversation, you will still have your chance to meet Alex and have your book signed!_________“When we heal ourselves, we heal each other.Healing is an act of community care” – Alex ElleLearning to heal has never been more essential. When we choose to

Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his

Join us for an afternoon of discussion the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For the sixth consecutive year, Uncle Bobbie's welcomes you to discuss and learn about the - oft-forgotten - radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Over the many years since his death, his teachings and beliefs have been reduced to the point that they no longer fully capture the man that led a movement sixty years ago.Led by Marc Lamont Hill, we dive back into his words, his work and his actions to reframe the narrative around Dr. King and how we can use his

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Brittney Morris as she discusses her latest book, "The Jump".Bestselling young-adult author, Brittney Morris joins us as she discusses her latest book, "The Jump".The Jump follows a group of Seattle teens who enter a city-wide cryptology contest run by a mysterious entity called The Order, which will offer the winners high-tech resources that the teens plan on using to stop the placement of an oil refinery in their neighborhood.Brittney will be joined in conversation with author and literary agent, Eric Smith. Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion...Doors open at 1:00pm.

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome author, Ibi Zoboi as she discusses her latest book, "Nigeria Jones".New York Times Bestselling author, Ibi Zoboi joins us to discuss her latest book, "Nigeria Jones"."Nigeria Jones" is a searing, powerful coming-of-age story about discovering who you are in the world—and fighting for that person—by having the courage to remix the founding tenets of your life to be your own revolution.Ibi will be joined in conversation with author Candace Iloh ("Every Body Looking") and activist and writer, Feminista Jones ("Reclaiming Our Space"). Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion....Doors open at 6:00pm. Buy

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we celebrate the launch of Dr. Wendy Osefo's paperback of her memoir, "Tears of My Mother".Join us as we welcome Dr. Wendy Osefo and help her launch the paperback of her memoir, "Tears of My Mother: The Legacy of My Nigerian Upbringing." Wendy will be meeting people and signing copies of her book right here at Uncle Bobbie's. You do not want to miss this!DR. WENDY OSEFO is a Nigerian American political commentator, public affairs academic, philanthropist, and television personality. She is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Education. She is also a cast

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Elizabeth Acevedo as she discusses her latest book, "Family Lore".We are excited to welcome, New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Acevedo as she launches her latest book, Family Lore! She will be joined in conversation by National Book Award Winner, Imani Perry. There will be a Q&A and book signing that will follow the discussion. You do not want to miss this!******A Most Anticipated Book of 2023 from: Today.com * Time * Electric Literature * Seattle Times * Telemundo * Washington Post * HipLatina * Harper's Bazaar * ElleFrom the bestselling, National

Join us for an amazing panel discussion about the legacy and work of bell hooks.Join us for the 2nd Annual bell hooks Symposium at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. On Saturday September 30, a panel of leading intellectual, cultural, and political voices will discuss bell hooks’ unparalleled impact as a scholar, writer, teacher, mentor, comrade, sister, and friend. Powered by thoughtful critique and deep love, the wide-ranging discussion will include topics such as Black feminism, radical politics, critical education, spirituality, masculinity, and love. The event will be held at Greene Street Friends School and live-streamed on the Uncle Bobbie’s YouTube

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome Jessie Reyez for a special live reading of her new book of poetry, "Words of a Goat Princess"We are so excited to welcome Grammy-nominated artist, Jessie Reyez for a special, live reading of her new book of poetry, Words of a Goat Princess.This will be an amazing opportunity to hear the words and the thoughts and motivations behind them. A Q&A will follow so make sure you have your questions ready for Jessie.All tickets will come with a signed copy of Words of a Goat Princess.You don't want to miss this!-----About the author: Jessie

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome Tariq Trotter a.k.a. Black Thought of The Roots as he launches his memoir "The Upcycled Self"UPDATE: Tariq Trotter will be in conversation with Uncle Bobbie's very own, Marc Lamont Hill. In addition, each ticket will come with a SIGNED COPY of The Upcycled Self!!This event will be taking place at Greene Street Friends School.------------From one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and war—of becoming who we are.upcycle verbup·cy·cle ˈəp-ˌsī-kəl: to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Cole Arthur RileyWe are excited to welcome, New York Times bestselling author, Cole Arthur Riley as she launches her latest book, Black Liturgies. She will be joined in conversation with author and professor Brittney Cooper. A Q&A will follow the discussion. You do not want to miss this!******A collection of prayer, poetry, and spiritual practice centering the Black interior world, from the New York Times bestselling author of This Here Flesh and creator of Black Liturgies“A true spiritual balm for our troubled times.”—Michael Eric Dyson, author of What Truth Sounds LikeFor years,

Marc Lamont Hill discusses the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.This year's MLK Radical Symposium will feature a keynote speech from Uncle Bobbie's Owner and famed intellectual Dr. Marc Lamont Hill.In his remarks, Marc will spotlight the continued power, promise, and possibility of King's radical legacy in this present moment of political and moral crisis. Exploring the world's most urgent issues -from war to poverty, faith to education- Marc will discuss how MLK's legacy of radical hope, critical analysis, and courageous action can help us to build and sustain his true dream: building the beloved community.******Doors will

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we celebrate the launch of political commentator and radio host, Clay Cane's newest book, The GriftJoin us as we welcome journalist, author, political commentator, and radio host, Clay Cane for the launch of his book, The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump. Get an opportunity to meet Clay and have your copy of The Grift signed.You do not want to miss this!--------About the Book:Part history and part cultural analysis, The Grift chronicles the nuanced history of Black Republicans. Clay Cane lays out how Black Republicanism

Join us as we welcome The host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut and NYT bestselling author, Joy-Ann Reid for the release of her book, Medgar & Myrlie.We are excited to welcome, the host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut and New York Times bestselling author, Joy-Ann Reid to discuss her newest book, Medgar & Myrlie.Joy-Ann will be in conversation with author, activist and the owner of Uncle Bobbie's Marc Lamont Hill. Q&A to follow.All copies of Medgar & Myrlie available will be signed.You don't want to miss this!******About the Book:The host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut and New York Times bestselling author of The Man Who Sold America

Join us as we welcome NYT bestselling author, Eddie S. Glaude Jr. for his latest book, "We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For"We are excited to welcome, Princeton University professor and New York Times bestselling author, Eddie S. Glaude Jr. to discuss her newest book, We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For.Eddie will be in conversation with author, activist and the owner of Uncle Bobbie's Marc Lamont Hill. Q&A to follow.All copies of We Are The Leaders available will be signed.You don't want to miss this!******About the Book:From the author of the New York Times bestseller Begin

Join us as we welcome authors Alyssa Cole and Kellye Garrett for a great discussion.We are very excited to welcome award-winning authors, Alyssa Cole and Kellye Garrett for a fantastic discussion and to celebrate the launch of Alyssa's latest book, One of Us Knows and Kellye's latest release, Missing White Woman.A Q&A session and special book signing will follow the conversation.Don't miss out!******Doors open at 6:00pm.Buy your book now and save on the General Admission fee! A ll tickets are non-refundable.Street parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance also available through the rear parking lot.******About the Books:One of Us Knows by Alyssa

We are honored to welcome U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for the release of her new memoirWe are making history with this one... literally!Join us as we welcome Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson - the first Black woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court - and celebrate the release of her new memoir, Lovely One.Be there for an incredible discussion covering the incredible, life and change-making career of Ketanji Brown Jackson. Joining Justice Jackson in conversation will be 6abc news anchor, Tamala Edwards.Have a question for the Justice? Submit your question here and you might get a

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome activist and writer, Mike Africa Jr. to discuss his book, "On A Move"May 13, 1985 - a city bombed it's own people.Join us for an important discussion with with activist and writer whose family was targeted in the MOVE bombings, Mike Africa Jr. Mike is the author of, On A Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice.He will be in conversation with our own Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the book, and his incredible journey since the bombing almost 40 years ago. You do not want to miss this