Busboys and Poets welcomes the DC Department of Health to the Pearl Bailey Room for this Private Event. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or call the events office @ 202-332-6432. (more…)
Dr. Reid is ready to share 15 years of experience in the field of education with the children and families of Ward 8 as their future representative on D.C. State Board of Education. We invite you to join us for the official campaign kick-off of Let’s Reid 2020! (more…)
The Thread: Conversations #BeyondTheReturn” hosted by award winning travel startup Tastemakers Africa brings together powerful voices for a multidisciplinary conversation unpacking Pan-Africanism in a post-“Year of Return” moment for the culture. We’ll explore points of shared history and divergence, the current hot button issues like #ADOS, returnees, and the new scramble for Africa, and charting (more…)
On Monday evenings throughout June 2020, join the John Mitchell, Jr. Program for History, Justice, and Race at George Mason University, Busboys and Poets, and the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project for virtual town hall discussions with authors, activists, and academics on pressing issues at the intersection of race, peace, and justice. The first virtual town hall (more…)
Join the John Mitchell, Jr. Program, Busboys and Poets, and the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project for an engaging talk each Monday in June.In conversation with Andy Shallal (CEO & Founder, Busboys and Poets) and Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr. (George Mason University)On Monday evenings throughout June 2020, join the John Mitchell, Jr. Program for History, (more…)
On Monday evenings throughout June 2020, join the John Mitchell, Jr. Program for History, Justice, and Race at George Mason University, Busboys and Poets, and the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project for virtual town hall discussions with authors, activists, and academics on pressing issues at the intersection of race, peace, and justice.Join us for the third virtual (more…)
Come celebrate and support Movement Voter Project groups in their efforts to build a more just democracy, nationwide, in 2020 and beyond! About This EventFrom the current occupant of the White House to out-of-touch D.A.s and sheriffs, this country has never had a greater need for sweeping and decisive change. The Movement Voter Project raises (more…)
On Monday evenings throughout June 2020, join the John Mitchell, Jr. Program for History, Justice, and Race at George Mason University, Busboys and Poets, and the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project for virtual town hall discussions with authors, activists, and academics on pressing issues at the intersection of race, peace, and justice.The final virtual town hall (more…)
A Zoom Dinner with Dr. Tehama Lopez Bunyasi In conversation with Andy Shallal (CEO & Founder, Busboys and Poets) and Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr. (George Mason University) During this virtual event, Dr. Tehama Lopez Bunyasi, assistant professor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, will (more…)
Join the John Mitchell, Jr. Program and Busboys and Poets for a discussion with Dr. Nicholas Buccola of Linfield University MONDAY, AUGUST 10th: A Zoom Dinner with Dr. Nicholas Buccola In conversation with Andy Shallal (CEO & Founder, Busboys and Poets) and Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr. (Carter School, George Mason University) During this virtual (more…)
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Susannah Heschel, Yolanda Savage-Narva, and Jonathan Prinz.MONDAY, AUGUST 24th: A Zoom Dinner with Dr. Susannah Heschel, Yolanda Savage-Narva, and Jonathan Prinz.In conversation with Andy Shallal (CEO & Founder, Busboys and Poets) and Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr. (Carter School, George Mason University)Dr. Susannah Heschel, daughter of Civil Rights leader (more…)
INSIDE-LOOK-AT#PAINTTHESTOREFRONTSFounder of Busboys and Poets Andy Shallal and local artists will discuss the role of art in activism and building community.When it comes to activism, Busboys and Poets has always supported the DMV’s diverse communities. So it comes as no surprise that the restaurant group hired local artists to paint their storefronts – instead of (more…)