Busboys & Poets

6:30 PM (Langston Room) - Author Robert R. M. Verchick discusses and signs his new book, "Facing Catastrophe: Environmental Action for a Post-Katrina World." In this bold contribution to environmental law, Robert Verchick argues for a new perspective on disaster law that is based on the principles of environmental protection. His prescription boils down to three simple commands: Go Green, Be Fair, and Keep Safe. "Going green" means minimizing exposure to hazards by preserving natural buffers and integrating those buffers into artificial systems like levees or seawalls. "Being fair" means looking after public health, safety, and the environment without increasing personal and social vulnerabilities. "Keeping safe" means a more cautionary approach when confronting disaster risks. For more info on the book, and to purchase, please visit: http://bbpbooks.teachingforchange.org/book/9780674047914 // Event is FREE, and co-sponsored by Center for Progressive Reform.

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8:30 PM (Langston Room) - End of Rammadan Dinner/Meridian International

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11 PM (Langston Room) -- "LIVE! from Busboys: Open Mic/Talent Showcase" hosted by Ne'a Posey (myspace.com/neaposeypt2). An Open Mic for ALL PERFORMERS, not just poets! Whether you're a musician, comedian, dancer, actor/actress, magician, or any other type of performer - we want to see what you've got! Come showcase your talent. $5 Admission *(Live! from Busboys takes place the first Friday of every month)

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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - A.C.T.O.R. A Continuing Talk on Race - Open discussion. The A.C.T.O.R series is hosted by Busboys and Poets as a community service. This discussion series provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action! Regular discussions take place the first Sunday of each month a new topic is discussed, with Busboys and Poets sponsoring a facilitator.

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7:30 PM (Langston Room) - Dr Jesse Turner, Director of the Central Connecticut State University Literacy Center and the Associate Editor of the New England Reading Association Journal is walking 400 miles to Washington DC to raise public awareness for his campaign "Children Are More Than Test Scores". His facebook group -- http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=352118040858&ref=search -- has over 6500 members who represent a growing movement of parents and teachers who oppose high stakes standardized testing.  Find out why test based policies such as "No Child Left Behind" and "Race to the Top" may be harmful to students, teachers and learning.  For more information, email bessaltwer@aol.com. // Sponsored by the Center for the Expansion Language and Thinking (CELT).

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12 pm (Langston Room) - private luncheon [Meridian International]

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6 pm (Langston Room) - Join us for a meaningful, engaging discussion and film screening that will address the “Ground Zero” controversy. Explore why this has sparked a divisive reaction that requires a constructive conversation about remaining a united America – across cultures and faiths. Hear from Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, a respected advocate for civil rights, liberties and interfaith dialogue. Watch the award-winning film, Talking Through Walls. Learn about the latest initiative, Ground Zero Dialogue, and how Muslims are teaming up with other faiths to work collectively. The goal is not to divide us, especially in light of what’s playing out today and with the upcoming 9-11 remembrance. Also, come to commit to acting in ways that affirm our American creed: E Plurbis Unum (Out of Many, One). Co-sponsored by www.20000dialogues.org and most recently launched www.groundzerodialogue.org

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9-11 PM (Langston Room) - A Busboys and Poetry Event - Tuesday Night Open Mic! Special Busboys and Poets 5 year Anniversary Edition ! For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. --- FREE . Complimentary wristbands for tonight's open mic at 14th & V will be available all day in the Bookstore beginning at 10 AM until sold out. Limit of 4 wristbands per person.

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Community Forum Hosted by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton

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6:30 pm (Langston Room) - Hip Hop State of Mind…How rap rules, from your street to Wall Street. For 100 years The Crisis magazine (http://www.thecrisismagazine.com) has been Black America's premiere arbiter of cultural developments and ideas. Since hip-hop is unquestionably one of the most influential cultural developments in the latter part of the Crisis century, what better forum in which to explore its consequences than an event sponsored by The Crisis? In a conversation with Jabari Asim, editor in chief of The Crisis magazine, marketing expert Erin Patton discusses how hip hop culture has developed over the years into a powerful sales tool used to sell everything from sneakers to luxury cars to household appliances. Free and open to all.

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9 PM (Langston Room) - Nine On The Ninth, the now legendary monthly poetry series that falls on every 9th day of the month at 9pm. Hosted by Poet in Residence: Derrick Weston Brown. Admission is free. Donations encouraged.

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11 PM - 1 AM (Full Restaurant) - Busboys and Poetry Presents "The 11th Hour" Poetry Slam, an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy two rounds of high intensity poetry, with the audience choosing a winner. Come join us for an alternative way to spend your Friday night. Poetry Slam, Inc's (PSI) DC Slam Venue. -- Hosted by "2Deep" The Poetess, FREE!

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11am (Patio) - CHALK4PEACE. In celebration of Busboys and Poets 5-year anniversary, we are chalking for peace! Join as we chalk messages and visions for a more peaceful planet. http://www.chalk4peace.org/

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4pm (Langston Room) - Dermond Thomas, Candidate for New York State Assembly (Private Event)

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! A Busboys and Poets Series. “Focus-In! Cinema for a Conscious Community” is a film series devoted to screening important films by local, national, and international filmmakers. Each segment offers a focus dedicated to social justice, peace, and community value.

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6 PM (Langston Room) - Solidarity with Haiti: From Survival to Dignity and Sovereignty. Featuring a short film on Haiti six months after the earthquake. ~ The Cabral/Truth Circle is a combination of a great film festival and an exciting book club that focuses on the history and political movements of Africa and the African Diaspora. The Circle, named after Amilcar Cabral and Sojourner Truth, focuses on the history and political movements of Africa and the African Diaspora through a film screening and highlighting of a complementary book. Every other month, TransAfrica Forum shows a short documentary and hosts a discussion linking history and current affairs, and encouraging individual and collective activism. Details TBA! http://www.transafricaforum.org/mobilization/organize-educational-event/cabral/truth-circles/ctc-haiti-sep1310 // FREE EVENT!

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8:30 am (langston room) - Social Media Breakfast: Social media for a better blog “Thinking about starting a blog? Wish you existing blog had more readers or comments? Wondering just how the city’s successful bloggers ever have the time to do such good work? Find out all this and more as recently-launched, local news startup TBD (www.tdb.com) (yes! the one you've been hearing about eeeverywhere!) and a few excellent DC area bloggers tell you the secrets to their blogging success. They’ll talk about how to get started blogging, crafting great posts, using social media to market your blog and how they fit blogging into their day (on top of full-time jobs, families and other commitments).” $5 includes breakfast! RSVP: http://socialmediabreakfastdc.eventbrite.com/

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6:30 pm (Langston Room) - Author Adam Taylor will discuss and sign his new title "Mobilizing Hope: Faith-Inspired Activism for a Post-Civil Rights Generation" Cosponsored by Sojourners Magazine

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9-11 PM (Langston Room) - A Busboys and Poetry Event - Tuesday Night Open Mic! For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. --- $4/person. Wristbands for Tuesday night open mic at 14th & V are sold all day in the Bookstore beginning at 10 AM until sold out. Limit of 4 wristbands per person. Cash only. Sorry, No Refunds

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6:30 PM (Langston Room) - Private Event for The Hitachi Foundation.

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11:30 am (*Langston Room) - US Probation Office Private Awards Luncheon. To plan your private event, please contact our events team 202-332-6432

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6:30 PM (Langston Room) - Teaching for Change's Busboys and Poets Bookstore presents Tariq Ali discussing and signing his new book, "The Obama Syndrome: Surrender at Home, War Abroad". A merciless dissection of Obama's overseas escalation and domestic retreat. For more info on the book, and to purchase, please visit: http://bbpbooks.teachingforchange.org/book/9781844674497 --- FREE event!

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11:00 am (Langston Room) - Nonprofit Roundtable [private]

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