For Langston Hughes on His 123 Birthday
Speech given on February 1, 2024 in Havana, Cuba In 1927 Langston Hughes walked into a Cuba amid an emerging community of artists, intellectuals, and radicals. He saw a “sunrise in a new land [– a day – in his words]sic – full of brownskin surprises, and hitherto unknown contacts in a world of color.” … Continued
Palestine Week 2024
January 18, 2024 – January 25, 2024 In keeping with our ongoing mission of uplifting racial and cultural connections, Busboys and Poets is hosting Palestine Week (January 18 through January 25, 2024). This week-long series of events will offer a diverse range of programming featuring Palestinian food, music, dance, poetry, discussions, and other enriching events. … Continued
Pajama Brunch 2014
We’re hosting our annual pajama brunch at all locations. Roll out of bed and show up in your finest jammies!
Vote Busboys and Poets as the Best Spot for Vegetarians in Express!
Nominate us to win best vegetarian in the Washington Post Express!
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW JOINT UNDERTAKING BY POLITICS AND PROSE AND BUSBOYS AND POETS
In a teaming of two great Washington community institutions, we’re pleased to announce that Politics and Prose will soon begin operating bookstores at Busboys and Poets restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.