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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 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 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, 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 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 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 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,