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
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
Sending BIG LOVE to all of our beautiful guests, friends and family who voted for us in Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2015 poll
The day party celebrates the Wisdom, Experience, Knowledge and Resilience of our ELDERS in Anacostia!
Last Tuesday was such a hit that we will keep the party going every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month.
Todd Kashdan will discuss his recently launched book, The Upside of your Darkside: Why Being Your Whole Self–Not Just Your “Good” Self–Drives Success and Fulfillment at Busboys – Shirlington on December 2nd at 6:30 pm.
Dine at Busboys and Poets this week and enjoy our special DC Veg Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. We are offering some of your favorite Vegan dishes, served together for one great price.