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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Clay Cane: Burn Down Master's House Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Uncle Bobbie’s as we welcome back New York Times Bestselling author\, Clay Cane for the release of his debut novel.\n\n\nRemembering is an act of Resistance… \nJoin 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. \nClay will be in conversation with fellow SiriusXM radio host\, Reecie Colbert. \nYou’ve heard Clay before\, but not like this! \nAll tickets will come with a signed copy of Burn Down Master’s House. \nDon’t miss this amazing event! \n—– \nAbout the author: \nClay Cane is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist\, radio host\, and political analyst\, and the host of The Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM. His commentary is heard on television networks such as ABC\, MSNBC\, FOX\, and CNN\, and his work has been featured in The Washington Post\, CNN.com\, and BET. He is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult\, as well as Live Through This and Burn Down Master’s House. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers University with a B.A. in English and African American Studies\, he is originally from Philadelphia and can be found online at clay-cane.com. \n \nAbout the book: \nInspired by true\, long-buried stories of enslaved people who dared to fight back\, a searing portrayal of resistance for readers of Colson Whitehead\, Jesmyn Ward\, and Percival Everett\, from Clay Cane\, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Grift. \nAs turmoil simmers within a divided nation\, smoke from another blaze begins to rise. Sparked by individual acts of resistance among those enslaved across the American South\, their seemingly disparate rebellions fuel a singular inferno of justice\, connecting them in ways quiet at times\, explosive at others. As these flames rise\, so will they. \nLuke\, quick-witted and literate\, and Henri\, a man with a strong and defiant spirit\, forge an unbreakable bond at a Virginia plantation called Magnolia Row. Both seek escape from unimaginable cruelty. And sure as the fires of hell\, Luke and Henri will leave their mark\, sparking resistance among the lives they touch… \nOne is Josephine\, a young\, sharp\, and observant girl who wields silence as her greatest weapon. A witness to Luke and Henri’s resilience\, she listens\, watches\, waits for the moment to make her move. \nThen there is Charity Butler\, her husband a formerly enslaved man who proved his ferocity as a young boy standing alongside Josephine. At his encouragement\, Charity fights for her freedom in court and wins – only to battle a deeply unjust system designed to destroy the life they’ve built. \nAnd finally\, there is Nathaniel\, who ruthlessly exploits other Black people and mirrors the cruelty of the white men who\, like him\, are enslavers. A perversion of the system of slavery\, his fragile and contradictory rule will become a catalyst of its own. \nInspired by the true stories of the profoundly courageous men and women who dared to fight back\, Burn Down Master’s House is a singular tour de force of a novel—breathtaking in scope\, compassion\, and a timeliness that speaks powerfully to our present era. \n… \nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nStreet parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance available. \nA ll ticket sales are final and non-refundable. \nBags larger than a handbag will not be permitted
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-clay-cane-burn-down-masters-house-book-tour/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Ibram X. Kendi - Malcolm Lives! Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Uncle Bobbie’s as we welcome award winning and bestselling author\, Ibram X. Kendi for the release of his latest book\, Malcolm Lives!\n\n\nNew 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!. \nAs 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. \nAt a time when Black history is under attack\, having books that preserve and honor that history have never been more important. This book is geared towards our younger readers so you’re encouraged to bring your young people with you. \nIbram will be joined in conversation by writer\, activist and owner of Uncle Bobbie’s\, Marc Lamont Hill. \nSubmit a question here for a chance to have it selected and answerd by Ibram! \nAll copies of Malcolm Lives! will be signed. \nSee you there! \n****** \nAbout the book: \nIn collaboration with the Malcolm X Estate\, this powerful biography for young readers is a modern classic in the making\, written by #1 New York Times-bestselling\, National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi. \nPublished 100 years after his birth\, Malcolm Lives! is a ground-breaking narrative biography of one of the most influential Americans of all time. Dr. Kendi expertly crafts a propulsive telling of Malcolm X’s life—from birth to death. He provides context for both Malcolm’s choices—and those around him—not just painting an intimate picture of a famous figure\, but of the social and political landscape of America during the civil rights movement. Ultimately\, Malcolm’s true legacy is a journey toward anti-racism. Just like history\, Malcolm lives. With short\, evocative chapters\, exclusive archival documents\, photographs from the Malcolm X Collection at the NYPL Schomburg Center\, and extensive backmatter\,this is a thoughtful and accessible\, must-read for all Americans. \n \nAbout the author: \nDr. Ibram X. Kendi is a National Book Award-winning author of books for adults and children\, including New York Times bestsellers like Stamped From the Beginning\, Stamped for Kids\, How to Raise an Anti-Racist\, and Goodnight Racism. Dr. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in Humanities at Boston University\, and the director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He lives in Boston\, Massachusetts. \n… \nDoors open at 2:00pm. \nBuy your book now and save on the General Admission fee! \nAll tickets are non-refundable. \nStreet parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance also available through the rear parking lot. \nChildren older than 5-years old need a ticket for entry.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-ibram-x-kendi-malcolm-lives-book-tour/
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Down North Pizza - We The Pizza Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Uncle Bobbie’s as we welcome owner of Down North Pizza\, Muhammad Hadi\n\n\nWe 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”.  \nThere 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! \nMuhammad will be in conversation with writer\, journalist and the owner of Uncle Bobbie’s\, Marc Lamont Hill  \nQ&A will follow the discussion. \nLIMITED OPPORTUNITY: Get a $10 gift card to Down North Pizza for just $5! Only 50 available so get yours now! \nAll copies of We The Pizza will be signed. \nSee you there! \n****** \nAbout the book: \nKnock-out recipes for award-winning\, Philadelphia-style pizzas\, wings\, shakes\, and more\, from Down North\, the pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people\, featuring poignant stories from its employees. \nCreated and launched by Philly born-and-bred entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi\, the mission of Down North Pizza is to reduce recidivism rates in North Philly and serve up the most insanely delicious food while doing it. \nWe the Pizza tells the Down North story about how the restaurant fulfills its mission to educate and support the formerly incarcerated while serving dope food. A testament to survival and second chances\, this cookbook offers recipes for the tender\, crispy-edged\, square-cut\, sauce-on-top pies that are Down North’s signature dish; a whole chapter is devoted to vegetarian and vegan pizzas like No Better Love made with four cheeses and the arrabbiata-inspired Norf Sauce\, while the meat and seafood pizza chapter features their most popular Roc the Mic pepperoni pie as well as the smoky berbere-brisket Tales of a Hustler and Say Yes\, topped with jerk turkey sausage\, roasted butternut squash\, kale\, ricotta\, and lemon-honey drizzle. \nThe 65 recipes for pizzas along with classic and creative wings\, fries\, lemonades\, and shakes are paired with cinematic photography of the pizzas in their natural setting and out in the wilds of Philadelphia\, with lots of journalistic-style photography of the Down North crew making dough and slinging pies. At the same time\, We the Pizza provides detailed historical information about incarceration in the United States along with empowering stories from Down North’s formerly incarcerated staff. And with exclusive pizza recipes from renowned chef-supporters like Marc Vetri and Marcus Samuelsson\, We the Pizza celebrates ingeniously delicious pizza\, as well as the power people have to rise above their circumstances—if simply given the chance. \n \nAbout the author: \nMuhammad Abdul-Hadi is the founder and owner of Down North Pizza\, the mission-driven restaurant that exclusively hires formerly incarcerated individuals and serves up pies with a purpose in the Strawberry Mansion community in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania.  \nDown North Pizza is the culmination of Abdul-Hadi’s 13-year vision as a serial entrepreneur. It’s a concept that has long been ingrained in him; a place where he’s contributing to the economic improvement of underserved communities through excellent food and quality customer service. “What drives me is creating opportunities for the people around me and giving them the tools and resources to succeed. Seeing staff laugh knowing they come from the same struggle but have a life to look forward to and build.”  \n \n… \nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nBuy your book now and save on the General Admission fee! \nAll tickets are non-refundable. \nStreet parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance also available through the rear parking lot. \nChildren older than 5-years old need a ticket for entry.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-down-north-pizza-we-the-pizza-book-tour/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Eddie Glaude Jr. - Book Tour
DESCRIPTION: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”\n\n\nWe 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. \nEddie will be in conversation with author\, activist and the owner of Uncle Bobbie’s Marc Lamont Hill. Q&A to follow. \nAll copies of We Are The Leaders available will be signed. \nYou don’t want to miss this! \n****** \nAbout the Book: \nFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Begin Again\, a politically astute\, lyrical meditation on how ordinary Black Americans can shake off their reliance on a small group of professional politicians and pursue self-cultivation and grassroots movements to achieve a more just and perfect democracy. \nWe are more than the circumstances of our lives\, and what we do matters. In We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For\, one of the nation’s preeminent scholars and a New York Times bestselling author\, Eddie S. Glaude Jr.\, makes the case that the hard work of becoming a better person should be a critical feature of Black politics. Through virtuoso interpretations of Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Malcolm X\, and Ella Baker\, Glaude shows how ordinary people have the capacity to be the heroes that our democracy so desperately requires\, rather than outsourcing their needs to leaders who purportedly represent them. \nBased on the Du Bois Lectures delivered at Harvard University\, the book begins with Glaude’s unease with the Obama years. He felt then\, and does even more urgently now\, that the excitement around the Obama presidency had become a disciplining tool to narrow legitimate forms of Black political dissent. This narrowing continues to undermine the well-being of Black communities. In response\, Glaude guides us away from the Scylla of enthusiastic reliance on elected leaders and the Charybdis of full surrender to a belief in unchanging political structures. Glaude weaves anecdotes about his own evolving views on Black politics together with the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson\, John Dewey\, Sheldon Wolin\, Toni Morrison\, James Baldwin\, and Ralph Ellison. \nNarrated with passion and philosophical intensity\, this book is a powerful reminder that if American democracy is to survive\, we must build a better society that derives its strength from the pew\, not the pulpit. \n****** \nDoors open at 6:00pm. \nBuy your book now and save on the General Admission fee! A ll tickets are non-refundable. \nStreet parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance also available.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-eddie-glaude-jr-book-tour/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's Presents: 7th Annual Radical MLK Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Marc Lamont Hill discusses the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\n\n\nThis year’s MLK Radical Symposium will feature a keynote speech from Uncle Bobbie’s Owner and famed intellectual Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. \nIn 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. \n****** \nDoors will open at 12pm EST \nBooks will be on sale at the event
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-presents-7th-annual-radical-mlk-symposium/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Tariq Trotter - Official Book Launch
DESCRIPTION: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”\n\n\nUPDATE:  \nTariq 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!! \nThis event will be taking place at Greene Street Friends School. \n-———– \nFrom 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. \nupcycle verb \nup·cy·cle ˈəp-ˌsī-kəl \n: to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item \n: to create an object of greater value from (a discarded object of lesser value) \nToday Tariq Trotter—better known as Black Thought—is the platinum-selling\, Grammy-winning co-founder of The Roots and one of the most exhilaratingly skillful and profound rappers our culture has ever produced. But his story begins with a tragedy: as a child\, Trotter burned down his family’s home. The years that follow are the story of a life snatched from the flames\, forged in fire. \nIn The Upcycled Self\, Trotter doesn’t only narrate a riveting and moving portrait of the artist as a young man\, he gives readers a courageous model of what it means to live an examined life. In vivid vignettes\, he tells the dramatic stories of the four powerful relationships that shaped him—with community\, friends\, art\, and family—each a complex weave of love\, discovery\, trauma\, and loss. \nAnd beyond offering the compellingly poetic account of one artist’s creative and emotional origins\, Trotter explores the vital questions we all have to confront about our formative years: How can we see the story of our own young lives clearly? How do we use that story to understand who we’ve become? How do we forgive the people who loved and hurt us? How do we rediscover and honor our first dreams? And\, finally\, what do we take forward\, what do we pass on\, what do we leave behind? This is the beautifully bluesy story of a boy genius’s coming-of-age that illuminates the redemptive power of the upcycle. \nEach ticket comes with a copy of The Upcycled Self. \n… \nDoors open at 5:00pm. \nStreet parking available. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-tariq-trotter-official-book-launch/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Jessie Reyez - Live Reading
DESCRIPTION: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”\n\n\nWe 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. \nThis 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. \nAll tickets will come with a signed copy of Words of a Goat Princess. \nYou don’t want to miss this! \n-—- \nAbout the author: Jessie Reyez is a multi-platinum and award-winning recording artist\, songwriter\, and live performer who was born in Toronto\, Canada to Colombian immigrants and raised between both worlds. Throughout her career\, Reyezhas released two critically acclaimed EPs and two albums\, and she has collaborated with various renowned artists including Sam Smith\, DuaLipa\, Eminem\, Romeo Santos\, and many others. Reyez is also a five-time JUNO Award winner and has received high praise from\, among others\, The New York Times\, Pitchfork\, Rolling Stone\, and Complex. \nAbout the book: A moving poetic debut from a talented artist\, Words of a Goat Princess is everything you love about singer/songwriter Jessie Reyez—her rawness\, her love affair with the ugly truths of humanity\, and so much more. \nWords of a Goat Princess is the debut poetry collection about life’s struggle and triumphs from Grammy-nominated and JUNO-award winning songwriter Jessie Reyez. \nWith the authenticity and heartbreaking relatability that her fans know and love her for\, Reyez brings the breadth of her lived experience to the page as few recording artists can. At times ethereal and visceral\, these 43 poems are carefully painted moments that expertly explore love\, loss\, and identity with an artistry that leaps off the page with every turn. \nThrough this collection of poems and stories\, Jessie Reyez shows that she is more than a pop performer\, she is a true artist whose star knows no limits. \n… \nDoors open at 6:00pm. \nStreet parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance available. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-jessie-reyez-live-reading/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's Presents: 2nd Annual bell hooks Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an amazing panel discussion about the legacy and work of bell hooks.\n\n\nJoin 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.  \nThe event will be held at Greene Street Friends School and live-streamed on the Uncle Bobbie’s YouTube channel. \n******** \nPanelists  include: Tarana Burke\, author\, activist and founder of the Me Too movement; Eddie Glaude Jr.\, Princeton University professor and author of Begin Again; Brittney Cooper\, Professor cultural critic and author of Eloquent Rage; Keeanga Yamahtta-Taylor\, author\, activist and scholar; Kiese Laymon\, professor and  author of Heavy. \nThis discussion will be moderated by professor\, author\, and activist  Marc Lamont Hill. \n******* \nKey Details \nDoors will open at 12:15pm \nSeating will be on a first come\, first serve basis. Registration does not guarantee seating. \nThe entrance will be on West Armat Street – accessible entrances and bathrooms are available. \nBooks will be on sale during the event
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-presents-2nd-annual-bell-hooks-symposium/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Elizabeth Acevedo - "Family Lore" Discussion & Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join Uncle Bobbie’s as we welcome award-winning author\, Elizabeth Acevedo as she discusses her latest book\, “Family Lore”.\n\n\nWe 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! \n****** \nA Most Anticipated Book of 2023 from: Today.com * Time * Electric Literature * Seattle Times * Telemundo * Washington Post * HipLatina * Harper’s Bazaar * Elle \nFrom the bestselling\, National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes her first novel for adults\, the story of one Dominican-American family told through the voices of its women as they await a gathering that will forever change their lives. \nFlor has a gift: she can predict\, to the day\, when someone will die. So when she decides she wants a living wake–a party to bring her family and community together to celebrate the long life she’s led–her sisters are surprised. Has Flor foreseen her own death\, or someone else’s? Does she have other motives? She refuses to tell her sisters\, Matilde\, Pastora\, and Camila. \nBut Flor isn’t the only person with secrets: her sisters are hiding things\, too. And the next generation\, cousins Ona and Yadi\, face tumult of their own. \nSpanning the three days prior to the wake\, Family Lore traces the lives of each of the Marte women\, weaving together past and present\, Santo Domingo and New York City. Told with Elizabeth Acevedo’s inimitable and incandescent voice\, this is an indelible portrait of sisters and cousins\, aunts and nieces–one family’s journey through their history\, helping them better navigate all that is to come. \n*********** \nElizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X\, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature\, the Michael L. Printz Award\, the Pura Belpré Award\, the Carnegie Medal\, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award\, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library\, NPR\, Publishers Weekly\, and School Library Journal—and Clap When You Land\, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus Prize finalist. She holds a BA in performing arts from the George Washington University and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem and CantoMundo\, and a participant in the Callaloo Writers Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam champion and resides in Washington\, DC\, with her love. \nImani Perry is the author of South to America\, winner of the 2022 National Book Award for Nonfiction. She is the Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. Perry’s other books include Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry\, winner of the 2019 Bograd-Weld Biography Prize from the Pen America Foundation; Breathe: A Letter to My Sons; Vexy Thing: On Gender and Liberation; and May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem. Perry\, a native of Birmingham\, Alabama\, who grew up in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, and Chicago\, lives outside Philadelphia with her two sons.   \n… \nDoors open at 6:30pm.  \nBuy your book now and save on the General Admission fee!  All tickets are non-refundable. \nStreet parking available. Wheelchair accessible  entrance  also available.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-elizabeth-acevedo-family-lore-discussion-signing/
LOCATION:Greene Street Friends School\, 20 W. Armat St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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