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Nikki LEAP

Nikki Giovanni LEAP Scholarship Fund Benefit and Reading

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    Jun 17, 2014
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Literacy, Empowerment, & Acti on Project (LEAP) invites you, or an organization on your behalf, to join Nikki Giovanni and Juanita Britton (Queen Mother Nana Botwe Adobea II of Konko), at the Nikki Giovanni/LEAP for Ghana Scholarship Fund Benefit. Nikki Giovanni will give a special reading and talk at the benefit. Since 2012, LEAP (more…)

Private Event: Open Society Foundation

Private Event: Open Society Foundation

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    Jun 17, 2014
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Private event in the Loft (more…)

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DC Creative Writing Workshop

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    Jun 17, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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DC Creativie Writing workshops presents a Red Carpet Movie Premiere and Poetry Reading staring the students from Charles Hart Middle School, Ballou Senior High, and beyond. Free and open to the public! VIP passes available.  Click here to inquire. To book an event at busboys and poets, call 202-332-6432. (more…)

DrJeffHalper

Middle East Cafe Featuring Special Guest, Jeff Halper

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    Jun 17, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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The Middle East Caf_ and Jewish Voice for Peace-DC Metro Present Dr. Jeff Halper –   Exporting the Occupation: Israel and the Global Pacification Industry Dr. Jeff Halper, on a tour of the U.S. from Israel, will focus on the production, distribution and use of Israel?s high-tech weapons systems and ?counterinsurgency? weaponry and tactics as (more…)

Private Listening Event

Private Listening Event

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    Jun 17, 2014
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Private Music Event in the Cullen Room. (more…)

Droopy12

Tuesday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Drew “Droopy” Anderson

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    Jun 17, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. $5 cover. Wristbands are (more…)

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Private Event: All Day Retreat – American University Abroad

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    Jun 18, 2014
    8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Private Event: All Day Retreat – American University Abroad (more…)

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Private Event: Gideon’s Promise Outreach Event

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    Jun 18, 2014
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Private event in the Cullen Room To book a private event at Busboys and Poets, call 202-332-6432. (more…)

newblacklgr

Discussion presented by Equality Maryland

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    Jun 18, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Join Busboys and Equality Maryland for a lively discussion moderated by the Maryland Black Family Alliance?s  founding member Rebecca Murphy, and Major Irene Burks, Prince George?s County, who  was featured in the film, The New Black The New Black is a documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay (more…)

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Author Event: Randall C. Jimerson

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    Jun 18, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Teaching for Change Bookstore at Busboys and Poets welcomes Randall C. Jimerson and Amos Townsend in a conversation moderated by  Ann Jimerson. Topic: Coming of Age at the height of the Civil Rights Era in “the most segregated city in America.” Featured Title: Shattered Glass in Birmingham: My Family’s Fight for Civil Rights 1961-1964 by (more…)

JBTucker SM19

Wednesday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Jonathan Tucker

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    Jun 18, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all, come with an open mind and (more…)

StoryLeague SM1

Story League Story Contest

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    Jun 18, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Story League Story Contest (more…)