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UPCOMING EVENTS
OCT 28TH AT 7:00PM
TA-NEHISI COATES - BOOK TOUR
A COLLAB WITH WHYY
Join Uncle Bobbie's & WHYY for a fireside chat with Ta-Nehisi Coates, an award-winning author and journalist.
His books include Between The World and Me, The Water Dancer and The Marvel's book series Black Panther.
Ta-Nehisi is currently a writer-in-residence at Howard University. The event will offer insight into one of today's greatest authors.
Ta-Nehisi will be joined in conversation with fellow author and the owner of Uncle Bobbie's, Marc Lamont Hill.
OCT 29TH AT 7:00PM
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RENEE BRACEY SHERMAN - BOOK TOUR
One of the most timely and important events this year.
We are excited to welcome, writer, activist, and the co-executive director of We Testify, Renee Bracey Sherman for the release of her latest book, Liberating Abortion. Joining Renee in conversation is educator, writer and social worker, Feminista Jones.
With the election right around the corner ,this event and discussion around reproductive rights and justice could not be more critical.
A community Q&A will follow the conversation.
In addition, all copies of Liberating Abortion will be signed.
Make sure you're a part of this one.
NOV 11TH AT 7:00PM
MIKE AFRICA JR. - ON A MOVE
Join us for an important discussion with activist and writer whose family was targeted in the MOVE bombings, Mike Africa Jr. Mike is the author of, On A Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice.
He will be in conversation with our own Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the book, and his incredible journey since the bombing almost 40 years ago. You do not want to miss this important event.
A community Q&A will follow the discussion.
In addition, all copies of On A Move will be signed.
Make sure you're a part of this one.
EARLIER THIS YEAR
2ND ANNUAL bell hooks SYMPOSIUM
Join us for the 2nd Annual bell hooks Symposium at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. A panel of leading intellectual, cultural, and political voices will discuss bell hooks’ unparalleled impact as a scholar, writer, teacher, mentor, comrade, sister, and friend. Powered by thoughtful critique and deep love, the wide-ranging discussion will include topics such as Black feminism, radical politics, critical education, spirituality, masculinity, and love.
JONATHAN ABRAMS THE COME UP
Check out our Instagram Live conversation with the author of "The Come Up", Jonathan Abrams. We discuss 50 years of Hip-Hop history and culture and the impact that it has had on all of us.
6TH ANNUAL MALCOLM X SYMPOSIUM
Check out the replay of our 6th Annual Malcolm X symposium.
FREE LIBRARY AUTHOR EVENTS
Uncle Bobbie's — The Official Bookseller for Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events
The Author Events program at the Free Library of Philadelphia offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with today’s most celebrated voices in the humanities and sciences. Called “the region’s preeminent forum for writers and ideas” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Free Library’s Author Events program has earned three “Best of Philly” designations from Philadelphia magazine (in 1997, 2001, and 2009). Since its inception, the Author Events program has grown and now presents more than 125 authors each year in addition to the Field Family Teen Author Series.