Say it with her now: “I love my people!”In rhythmic prowess, Kim Singleton recounts the beauty and legacy of Black people who are “too many to name, from the corners of obscurity, to the highest of fame.”I Love My People is a poetic tribute to African American history-makers and culture-shakers, complete with nostalgic photography and (more…)
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, featuring UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, Francesca Albanese in conversation with the renowned analyst and activist Phyllis Bennis, Director of the New Internationalism Project at IPS. ABOUT THE SPEAKERSFrancesca AlbaneseFrancesca Albanese is an Affiliate Scholar at the Institute for the Study of International Migration at (more…)
As the saying goes, “you have to see it to be it,” and Grassroots Comedy wants to see more women and nonbinary folx on stage! We’re proud to present the Graduation Showcase for the second iteration of our new “You Belong on Stage” Standup Comedy Incubator for Women and Nonbinary Folx! About half of our (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by E-babyEric “E-Baby” Smith began writing poetry in July 2000; since then, he’s opened for R&B artists Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. After joining Jus Wiggin Entertainment in 2002 [agent: Tracy Wiggs], his “1 Poet Poetical Tour” reached over 150 (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Orville WalkerBorn in Takoma Park, MD, Orville Walker grew up in Jamaica; and now Landover, MD, where he currently resides. He has been writing poetry for several years but started performing his work in November 2009 at the 12th Street Lounge in Washington, D.C. Orville’s poems (more…)
HAHA for Heart Health: Stand-up Comedy Benefit at Busboys Anacostia! 100% of ticket sales go to charity.Join us for a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy at Busboys and Poets Anacostia! Laugh your heart out while supporting a great cause – the American Heart Association. Come and enjoy a night filled with laughter, good company, and (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Carlynn NewhouseCarlynn Newhouse is a poet, educator, emcee, and performer. She is an Adobe Creativity Scholar attending Howard University, a National YoungArts Finalist, and ranked 4th in the 2020 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Her work has been featured on platforms such as Button Poetry, (more…)