Marketing mogul Steve Stoute stopped by U Street’s Busboys and Poets last night for a discussion moderated by Georgetown professor Michael Eric Dyson. Stoute authored his first book The Tanning of America about how hip hop grew up from a minority-centric music genre, to one that connects all over the world. Stoute also details how Continue Reading
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March 23rd, 2010Spotted: Poet Sonia Sanchez at Busboys & Poets
Sonia Sanchez was spotted at one my favorite spots to relax, eat and be merry; Busboys and Poets. Sanchez held a book reading of her latest “Morning Haiku.” This is Sanchez‘ first book in 10 years!
February 5th, 2010Busboys and Poets Will Remain Open Despite Snow
Just in case you made it to the grocery store only to find that it was empty, don’t worry. Our favorite chill spot Busboys and Poets will be open regular hours through the weekend! (Fri. – Sat. 9:00 am – 2:00 am). Managers and staff secured hotel rooms nearby so that we can stay open Continue Reading
November 10th, 2009Bradley Blakeman Wants to Re-Decorate BusBoys and Poets
Don’t know who Bradley Blakeman is…well, yes I had to google him too. He is a former member of President George W. Bush’s Senior Staff, which gives you enough context to re-tell this story. Apparently, while dining at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington recently, Blakeman was upset when he saw a poster of Che Guevara Continue Reading
May 1st, 2009Rain, Rain, Go Away…Cuz We Gon’ Go Out Anyway! (Weekend’s Top Spots!)
Okay y’all, so it ain’t looking too pretty this weekend. Still, here are some spots where you can find refuge against the winds and the rains. I tell you one thing, I’ll be so happy when D.C. decides which season it wants to be in: Tonight, join Biz Markie, who will be on the 1s Continue Reading
March 17th, 2009Steel Sharpens Steel Summit at Busboys
The First Annual Steel Sharpens Steel Summit organized by Christian Bolden and Brandon Hall, focuses on empowering future generations of African-American youth as community leaders; the forum will also address how to narrow the socio-economic divide between minorities and their counterparts. The summit is for inner city African-American male youth, specifically ages 13-17. So make Continue Reading
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