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
30 for 30: Shanelle Gabriel
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Kojo In Your Community: A Conversation About “Black Lives Matter”
Listen to Kojo Show live recording at Busboys and Poets @ Hyattsville on race, justice and economic opportunity in our region
Accessibility For All
Busboys is a community space that strives to be welcoming, uplifting and accessible to all, regardless of physical ability.
Split This Rock Poem of the Week: beyza ozer
When I Kiss You, A Casket Opens — after june 12, 2016 this is not terrorism this is toxic masculinity made in the USA when my mother hears about orlando she doesn’t look at me the next day is three years to the night we first kissed & it actually meant something to both of us … Continued