Busboys and Poets welcomes Union Temple for this private event in the Barry Room. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or call the events office @ 202-332-6432. (more…)
This month’s A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) has been postponed to next Sunday, August 6, 2023 in partnership with The Impact Series: Mass Incarceration Join us at Busboys and Poets – Shirlington on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 5 PM – 7 PM for a special screening and discussion of the documentary 13th. Facilitated by Pamela Pinnock—A.C.T.O.R. (more…)
Every last Sunday of the month we’ll be hosting Queer Book Club led by Nathan, the Takoma Bookstore Supervisor, at Busboys and Poets Takoma. There we’ll gather to discuss a specific book by a queer author or about a queer subject matter. This book club is for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and wants to (more…)
The Brady rule was meant to transform the U.S. justice system. In soaring language, the Supreme Court decreed in 1963 that prosecutors must share favorable evidence with the defense—part of a suite of decisions of that reform-minded era designed to promote fairness for those accused of crimes. But reality intervened. The opinion faced many challenges, (more…)
The Young Professional Iranian Network at Pars Place warmly invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating sounds of Persian classical music.On the evening of July 30th, we’re set to gather at the vibrant venue of Busboys and Poets in Brookland. This musical concert will feature the exceptional talents of our esteemed (more…)
BLOWING THE WHISTLE ON COVERT WARFARE & COERCIVE ECONOMIC SANCTIONS Bonus DayPresented by CovertAction Magazine, in coordination with the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival.CovertAction Magazine (CAM) is excited to honor the courageous, principled living and past whistleblowers, like Daniel Ellsberg, and those still to surface. CovertAction Magazine will host a panel discussion, webinar and fundraiser on (more…)
The widespread adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and the internalization of its norms has set in motion a simplistic definitional logic for dealing with social problems that has impoverished discussions of racism and prejudice more generally. It has encouraged a focus on words over substance.While the redefinition of antisemitism has transformed the conversation (more…)
Rhythm – N – Justice Where Art Meets Activism Hosted by Ryan LucasRevolutionary & groundbreaking works of music, performance art, spoken word poetry and Hip-Hop.Tickets $10 – https://bit.ly/rnjopenmicSponsored by Salim Adofo (more…)
“If we are ancestrally haunted, we may also be ancestrally healed. This is the lesson of Zelda Lockhart’s Trinity, an epic, vivid and heart-wrenching novel. Reminiscent of the work of Gayl Jones and Alice Walker, Lockhart breathes life into the landscape and gives us Black history through characters you will never forget. Beautiful.” — Imani (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in (more…)