Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books

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

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

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome owner of Down North Pizza, Muhammad HadiWe are so excited to welcome Muhammad Abdul- Hadi, founder and owner of Down North Pizza, for the launch of his new book, "We The Pizza: Slangin' Pies & Savin' Lives". There are few things more inspirational than the company and mission that Muhammad built and once you hear his story, you'll be inclined to join the movement... and run down North to get you a slice!Muhammad will be in conversation with writer, journalist and the owner of Uncle Bobbie's, Marc Lamont Hill Q&A will follow the discussion.LIMITED

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Eve L. Ewing for the launch of her latest book, "Original Sins".What if instead of asking, "why don’t our schools work?" we asked, "what if they’re actually doing what they were built to do?"Got your attention yet?The brilliant, award-wining author, Eve L. Ewing will tackle this question and so much more when we welcome her for the launch of her latest book, "Original Sins". Eve will be in conversation with writer and sociologist, Janine de Novais.Q&A will follow the discussion.All copies of Original Sins will be signed.See you there!******About the book:If all

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning poet and journalist Mohammad El-Kurd for the release of his book, Perfect Victims.RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, MARCH 10TH AT 7:00PMWe are thrilled to welcome poet, journalist, and organizer, Mohammed El-Kurd for the release of his newest book, Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal.Mohammed will be in conversation with author, activist and Uncle Bobbie's owner, Marc Lamont Hill. The need for this discussion couldn't be greater and will be followed by a Q&A with the community.All copies of Perfect Victims will be signed.See you all there for this important event.******About the book:Perfect Victims is

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award-winning author, Kiese Laymon for the launch of his new book, "City Summer, Country Summer".While the DJ's spinnin' a tune as the old folks dance at your family reunion - Fresh PrinceAward-winning writer and professor, Kiese Laymon joins us for a discussion about the importance of connecting with our family and how transformative it can be to spend a summer down South (or up North).Kiese will be joined in conversation by Marc Lamont Hill. Come through for this amazing talk and then read or gift this book to that next generation of siblings and

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome the amazing Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for a special workshop around Black Joy.Joy Is Your Birthright!We are thrilled to welcome author, and NAACP Image Award winner, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for an intimate, hands-on workshop experience around reclaiming BLACK JOY.So many of us are looking for ways to reclaim JOY in light of the challenges and chaos of this moment in our country. It's incredibly important that we are intentional with, as Tracey says, "writing joy into our days." Through this micro-workshop Tracey will walk us through some of the exercises in the Black Joy Playbook

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award winning and bestselling author, Ibram X. Kendi for the release of his latest book, Malcolm Lives!New York Times Bestselling author and National Book Award winner Ibram X. Kendi is here in Philly for the release of his new book, Malcolm Lives!.As we approach the 100th anniversary of his birth, we want to invite you to join us for an important discussion celebrating the life and legacy of the one and only, Malcolm X.At a time when Black history is under attack, having books that preserve and honor that history have never been more

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome professors, Joshua Myers and Bedour Alagraa for a critical discussion on the role of study and thought.Join us for an intimate and poignatnt conversation between professors and writers Joshua Myers and Bedour Alagraa that considers the role of study and thought amid the current crisis.Drawing from Myers’s Of Black Study and Alagraa’s forthcoming The Interminable Catastrophe the conversation explores the ways that Blackness can more than respond to antagonism but reshape how we understand the terms.An indepth Q&A and book signing will follow the conversation.Attendees will get an exclusive in-store discount.--------About the book:Of Black

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome activist, writer and filmmaker, Tourmaline for the release of her book, Marsha.“Thank god the revolution has begun, honey.”Marsha P. Johnson was a trailblazer, a revolutionary and an absolute force of nature. Her impact is woven into the fabric of Uncle Bobbie's so we are excited and honored to host an event dedicated to telling her story.Join us as we welcome, activist, writer and filmaker Tourmaline for the release of Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson.Tourmaline will be in conversation with poet, visual artist and Operations Manager of Uncle Bobbie's, Van Brooks!This

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome award winning podcaster and Philly icon, Wallo267 for the paperback release of his NYT bestseller!"Good mornin', good mornin'"Entrepreneur, philanthropist, host of a #1-rated podcast, and now NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author, Wallo267 is back... but this time for a special in-store book signing and meet & greet!Each ticket comes with a copy of Armed With Good Intentions.Last year you got the conversation but this year, you get to meet him - it doesn't get better than that.See you in Germantown!--------About the author:Wallo267 is a New York Times bestselling author, dynamic orator, and cultural advisor

Join us as we welcome bestselling author, Sharon G. Flake for a book signing celebrating the release of "Hattie Mae Begins Again".We are so excited for this!Three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winning author, Sharon G. Flake is coming to Uncle Bobbie's to sign copies of her new book, Hattie Mae Begins Again.This is the perfect event to bring your young reader to!Each ticket comes with a copy of Hattie Mae Begins Again.See you in Germantown!--------About the author:Sharon G. Flake is best known for her ground-breaking novel The Skin I'm Inwhich changed the way many Black girls viewed themselves. Considered a

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome back New York Times Bestselling author, Clay Cane for the release of his debut novel.Remembering is an act of Resistance...Join us as we welcome the host of the Clay Cane Show on Sirius XM and New York Times bestselling author, Clay Cane for the release of his debut novel, Burn Down Master's House.Clay will be in conversation with fellow SiriusXM radio host, Reecie Colbert.You've heard Clay before, but not like this!All tickets will come with a signed copy of Burn Down Master's House.Don't miss this amazing event!-----About the author:Clay Cane is a New York

National Book Award finalist candice iloh, is at the Painted Bride for the release of their debut picture book "EMEKA, EAT EGUSI!"Join us as we celebrate National Book Award finalist candice iloh, author of Every Body Looking, for the release of their debut picture book, EMEKA, EAT EGUSI!.Hosted by the Painted Bride, the evening will feature a live interactive reading by Pemi Aguda, an exclusive short documentary by filmmaker jasmine lynea, and an artist talk with the author.The celebration continues with Soukous and Afrobeats favorites played by DJ Oluwafemi, followed by book signings and a tasting of traditional cuisine.This family-friendly

Black queer non-binary femme activist and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart joins us for the release of her book, "Nasty Work"."Free your mind / And the rest will follow..." - En VogueWe are so excited to welcome Black queer femme activist, writer and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart for the release of her new book, Nasty Work.Ericka will be in conversation with organizer, advocate and the Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the ACLU, AJ Hikes.Get ready for a powerful discussion around sex, sexuality and gender and how we can liberate our world, just as well as our

Join us as we welcome educator and scholar, Brian Jones to discuss his latest book "Black History is for Everyone".Black history IS American history and is for EVERYONE.Educator, scholar and author, Brian Jones will be at Uncle Bobbie's to discuss his latest book, Black History is for Everyone.With Black history under attack from many fronts, it's never been more important to read, engage with and share the works being written by our truth-tellers. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss race, politics, culture and how Blackness is an undeniable part of it all.Brian will be in conversation