YOUNG BLACK BOY / YOUNG BLACK GIRL | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Date and Time
Aug 2, 2023 6:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Aug 2, 2023 6:00 pm
Anacostia
Young Black Boy is a book filled with positive affirmations for black and brown boys everywhere. It was written as a letter from a black man, inner city teacher, community advocate and father to black boys. The poetic prose celebrates the possibilities for their lives while empowering black boys to take agency over their own future.
Young Black Girl is a book filled with positive affirmations for black and brown girls everywhere. It was written as a letter from a Black man, inner-city teacher, community advocate, husband, and father. The poetic prose celebrates the possibilities for the lives of Black girls while empowering them to take pride in who they are.
Eugene Banks is bringing his Young Black Scholar Workshop to the Busboys Stage. He will be reading Young Black Boy /Young Black Girl and leading an enriching activity around goal setting and positive affirmations. You can expect a unique experience you don't want to miss! Copies of the books will be available for purchase during and after the event, and Eugene will be signing following the program.
This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 6:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of YOUNG BLACK BOY/ YOUNG BLACK GIRL will be available for purchase before and after the event. Please note that this event is IN PERSON and will NOT be livestreamed.
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Eugene Banks was born and raised in Washington DC. He attended undergrad at the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and also became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. He later received his Masters in Education at the RELAY School of Education. Eugene is currently a Math Instructional Coach at Savoy Elementary in SE Washington DC. He is also an author and the Co-Founder of a nonprofit organization called Competitive By Nature. His passion lies in God, spending time with family, fitness, serving the community, education, and uplifting the next generation.
