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YOUR AFRICAN AMERICAN
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Upcoming
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Vibe Check Friend Speed Dating This Friend Speed Dating Night is designed for folks who want to meet new people in a fun, low-pressure, and intentional way. This is not romantic dating — it’s about finding your people. Enjoy mimosas, light bites, and guided conversation to help find your people.	Kinfolk Lit Club The Ladies Hall The Kinfolk Lit Club will meet October 4th to discuss 'The Ladies Hall' by Vanessa Miller. Based on the real lives of Mary Church Terrell, Anna Julia Cooper, and Ida Gibbs Hunt, The Ladies Hall is a mirror into times of great change--where progress and new possibilities are met with violence and resistance . . . but hope always rises. And it rises still.	Art + Ministry: A Wire Sculpture Workshop Join artist Tiana Williams of 13th & Able for Art + Ministry, an intentional creative experience bringing together art, faith, healing, and self-reflection through the art of wire sculpture. This one-hour workshop is an invitation to slow down, create with your hands, and make space to explore what’s happening within. Using wire, shapes, lines, and vibrant colors, participants will create their own unique sculpture while reflecting on themes of faith, purpose, identity, healing, and hope.
Crafted Stories: Patch Party For Kids Get ready to create, customize, and let your story shine at our next Crafted Stories experience: a Patch Party for kids! Join us on Sunday, October 11th from 12–2 PM for an afternoon of hands-on fun, where young creators can add personal flair to their favorite jackets, bags, or hats using patches, rhinestones, and custom designs. We’ll provide the supplies, refreshments, and creative vibes—all they need to bring is their imagination. It’s the perfect space for kids to unwind, connect, and expre	September Book Club Pick Join us as we meet Oct. 11th to discuss modern classic 'Daddy was a Number Runner' by Louise Meriwether. 1930s Harlem is home for twelve-year-old Francie Coffin and her family, and it's both a place of refuge and the source of untold dangers for her and her poor, working class family. As her family members take different paths to survive, Francie balances her big dreams with the hard-earned pragmatism required to grow up in a challenging world.	Crafted Stories: Book Bedazzling This month, we’re getting creative and adding some sparkle by bedazzling book covers. Bring your own favorite read, purchase a new book from the shop, or choose something fun from our Little Free Library to transform. We’ll provide all the blinging supplies you need. We'll have the rhinestones, gems, and more plus light refreshments to fuel the creativity.
Dr. Ian K Smith The New Menopause Kitchen Book Signing with Cheryl Burton Join Dr. Ian K. Smith, #1 New York Times bestselling author and physician, for an afternoon celebrating his newest book, The New Menopause Kitchen. In The New Menopause Kitchen, Dr. Smith combines science-backed nutrition and lifestyle guidance with practical strategies designed to help women navigate the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause with greater confidence.	Let The Pen Speak Creative Writing Workshop Join Slim with the Pen at Da Book Joint for Let the Pen Speak—a creative writing workshop for writers of all experience levels to bring their thoughts, memories, and imagination to life. Enjoy featured performances by poets Ms Mama's Pen and Jeronimo Speaks, plus a supportive space to write, listen, or share at your own pace. Come ready to create, reflect, and connect!	Wine Down Wednesday Join us for Wine Down Wednesday, a new monthly gathering at Da Book Joint designed for book lovers, wine enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a relaxing evening filled with meaningful conversation and community. This isn't your typical wine night—it's a bookstore experience. Each month we'll feature a selection of Black-owned wines thoughtfully paired with a featured book, creating a unique literary experience where every pour has a story.
Shut Up & Read: Silent Reading Party Ready to escape the noise? Join us for Shut Up & Read, a silent reading party where the only requirement is to relax with a good book. Bring your current read, your favorite snacks, and even your own comfy seating if you want— pillows, blankets, lawn chairs are all welcome. We'll spend the evening reading quietly in community.	Indie Author Saturdays We’re excited to launch Indie Author Saturday, a new monthly Da Book Joint event created to celebrate independent authors and connect readers with new voices, new stories, and new books. This one will be featuring Amonte Williams, author of 'September 21'. Each featured author will have 30 minutes to talk about their books, their writing journey, and what inspired their stories, followed by a Q&A with attendees.	Martina Jackson: Erin Meets the School Counselor Book Signing and Talk Join Da Book Joint on Saturday, October 24th from 6–8 PM for an inspiring evening with author and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Martina Jackson! Celebrate the release of her new children’s book, Erin Meets The School Counselor, with an in-person chat and book signing centered on social-emotional learning for young readers. Drop by to meet Martina, grab your signed copy, and explore engaging ways to help kids navigate big feelings!
Books and Brunch for Kids: Halloween Edition Bring the little book lovers out for a special Halloween Edition of Books & Brunch for Kids — an afternoon filled with books, brunch, activities, and a little spooky fun! Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween fit because we’re having a Halloween Costume Contest! One lucky winner will take home a special Halloween literary treat! Each child will get to enjoy a book, brunch, and fun literacy-focused activities in a space created to make reading feel exciting, social, and fun.	Dr. Lisa Campbell Shed The Weight Book Signing & Talk What are you carrying that you no longer need? Join us at Da Book Joint for an inspiring evening with author, speaker, and growth coach Dr. Lisa L. Campbell, PhD, centered around her book Shed the Weight: Achieve Personal Growth by Shedding What No Longer Serves You. Dr. Campbell invites us to examine the emotional, mental, historical, comparative, and physical weight holding us back—including procrastination and outdated commitments. Through an engaging conversation, we will explore how to ide	An Evening with Don Lemon Join Da Book Joint for an intimate evening with Don Lemon, Emmy-winning journalist, bestselling author, broadcaster, and founder of Lemon Media Network. Come hear directly from Don about his career in journalism, his transition into independent media, the stories that have shaped his work, and the importance of having a voice in today's media landscape.
Colin Kaepernick The Perilous Fight — Book Signing & Author Talk (Update) The protest was public. The journey was personal. Join Da Book Joint for a special evening with legendary quarterback, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick as he celebrates the release of his defining memoir, The Perilous Fight.	Once Upon A Brunch Halloween Edition Halloween is taking over Once Upon a Brunch! Come dressed in your Halloween best, grab a plate, and meet fellow book lovers. Whether you’re coming in costume or simply coming for the books, this is your invitation to slow down, eat well, discover your next read, and enjoy some grown-up fun with your fellow book lovers.	Blood Slaves Halloween Party Get ready to party all night at the Blood Slaves Halloween bash—spooky vibes, killer beats, and nonstop fun! The sun has gone down. The bookstore is getting dark. And on Halloween night, the Blood Slaves are coming out. Join us at Da Book Joint for a night of spooky vibes, crimson drinks, activities, music, and all things vampire. This is not your average Halloween party fam, so leave the basic costume at home and come ready to embrace your inner creature of the night.

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