Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books

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

Bestselling author, entrepreneur, producer, and pastor, Touré Roberts joins us for a special book signing.We KNOW where you need to be on April 28th!Join us as we welcome bestselling author, entrepreneur and co-pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas, Touré Roberts to celebrate the release of his latest book, Knowing: The Journey to Certainty in an Uncertain World.This is your chance to meet Touré and get your book signed!Each ticket comes with a copy of Knowing.See you in Germantown!--------About the author:Touré Roberts is a globally respected thought leader at the intersection of faith, business, innovation, and impact. As a bestselling

Join Uncle Bobbie's as we welcome the co-founder and former president of the Amazon Labor Union, Chris Smalls, for the release of his book.Do you like weekends? Only having to work 8 hours in a day? Compensation if you get hurt on the job?There is a long and rich history of people fighting for workers's rights and as the economy changes and capitalism continues to impact our lives, that fight continues.Chris Smalls, the co-founder and former president of the Amazon Labor Union, made national headlines when he took on one of the biggest companies in the world to fight for

Earl Hopkins and Jeremy McCool come through for an incredible conversatoin about hip-hop and the impact it has on our movements.The soundtrack for an entire movement... From Chuck D to 2Pac to Common to Kendrick - politics and rap music has had a long history. Join us as we welcome authors, Earl Hopkins and Jeremy McCool to discuss their book, Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition. They will talk about how two of the greatest voices of this current generation use their gifts to connect with and inspire people to make change. Book