For Langston Hughes on His 123 Birthday
Speech given on February 1, 2024 in Havana, Cuba In 1927 Langston Hughes walked into a Cuba amid an emerging community of artists, intellectuals, and radicals. He saw a “sunrise in a new land [– a day – in his words]sic – full of brownskin surprises, and hitherto unknown contacts in a world of color.” … Continued
Palestine Week 2024
January 18, 2024 – January 25, 2024 In keeping with our ongoing mission of uplifting racial and cultural connections, Busboys and Poets is hosting Palestine Week (January 18 through January 25, 2024). This week-long series of events will offer a diverse range of programming featuring Palestinian food, music, dance, poetry, discussions, and other enriching events. … Continued
Right to Know Our Food
Once again the issue of transparency and trust in our food system arises
Rush Limbaugh Calls Teaching for Change Racist for Promoting Diverse Children’s Books
Rush Limbaugh found out that Teaching for Change is trying to challenge this disparity and he is hopping mad
“Takoma Park Busboys and Poets will house a coworking space”
The Takoma Park Busboys and Poets will have a space dedicated to coworking when it opens at the end of the year, owner Andy Shallal says.
US VEG WEEK at Busboys and Poets
Join us for #USVEGWEEK April 21-27, 2014