Uncle Bobbie's Events

"Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve brought into my adult life were passed down to me during childhood..."

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We are so excited to welcome Philadelphia Eagles QB and Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts for the release of his children's book, Better Than A Touchdown.

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How can we use our community when we need help? How do we find the courage and perseverance to overcome a challenge? The lessons in this book and the conversation will connect to everyone.

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Don't miss this!

We are excited to welcome cultural critic and writer Jamilah Lemieux for the release of her powerful new book, "Black. Single. Mother."

Jamilah will be joined by author, activist, and fellow mom, Feminista Jones, for an important and timely panel discussion on Black motherhood that will surely engage, inspire, and celebrate the impact that Black mothers have on all of us. This panel will be moderated by the owner of Uncle Bobbie's, Marc Lamont Hill.

A community Q&A and book signing will follow the talk.

Copies of "Black. Single. Mother." will be available for purchase, but pre-purchase to guarantee your copy.

Your ticket also includes access to all of the museum exhibits, including the new and amazing Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design

You don't want to miss this event!

Join us as we celebrate National Book Award finalist candice iloh, author of Every Body Looking, for the release of their debut picture book, EMEKA, EAT EGUSI!.

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Hosted by the Painted Bride, the evening will feature a live interactive reading by Pemi Aguda, an exclusive short documentary by filmmaker jasmine lynea, and an artist talk with the author.

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The celebration continues with Soukous and Afrobeats favorites played by DJ Oluwafemi, followed by book signings and a tasting of traditional cuisine.

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This family-friendly event will include a low-sensory area for children who need space away from the main gathering, with supplies available for coloring and play.​

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Join us for an evening of literary art, film, music, food, and community.

We are so excited to welcome Black queer femme activist, writer and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart for the release of her new book, "Nasty Work".

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Get ready for a powerful discussion around sex, sexuality and gender and how we can liberate our world, just as well as our bodies and minds, from harmful rhetoric, systems and traditions to experience a new kind of pleasure.

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Q&A will follow the discussion.

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All copies of Nasty Work will be signed.

 

Your ticket will also grant you access to PAFA's incredible museum and you can experience their captivating Bodies & Souls exhibit.

Black history IS American history and is for EVERYONE.

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Educator, scholar and author, Brian Jones will be at Uncle Bobbie's to discuss his latest book, Black History is for Everyone. Brian will be in conversation with fellow educator and writer, Ismael Jimenez.

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With Black history under attack from many fronts, it's never been more important to read, engage with and share the works being written by our truth-tellers. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss race, politics, culture and how Blackness is an undeniable part of it all.

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Book signing will follow the discussion and Q&A.

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All attendees can enjoy a 15% off in-store discount on your entire order during the event.