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SUMMARY:Morgensterns Books
DESCRIPTION:Randal Maurice Jelks comes to Morgensterns Books in Indiana\, Iowa for an author event in conversation with Prof. Abegunde. Together they’ll explore the themes at the heart of My America: Langston Hughes and the Making of a New Democracy — Hughes’ radical imagination\, his commitment to justice\, and his enduring relevance in contemporary America. This is an intimate evening not to be missed. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Event begins at 6:00pm.
URL:https://randalmauricejelks.com/event/morgensterns-books/
LOCATION:Morgenstern Books\, Indiana
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SUMMARY:Strive Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Join author Randal Maurice Jelks for an evening of conversation and community at Strive Bookstore in Minneapolis. Jelks will be joined in conversation by Angela Ajayi for a wide-ranging discussion about My America: Langston Hughes and the Making of a New Democracy — exploring Hughes’ life\, legacy\, and what his vision of democracy means for America today. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Doors open at 6:00pm.
URL:https://randalmauricejelks.com/event/strive-book-store/
LOCATION:Strive Bookstore\, 825 Nicollet Mall #160
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SUMMARY:Public Library Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:PLA Conference Book Signing — Minneapolis\, Apr 2 Randal Maurice Jelks will be signing copies of his new book My America: Langston Hughes and the Making of a New Democracy at the Public Library Association Conference in Minneapolis. Stop by the signing table between 10:30–11:00am and pick up a personally signed copy. The PLA Conference brings together thousands of library professionals from across the country\, and Jelks’ work on Langston Hughes and American democracy is a must-read for anyone passionate about literature\, history\, and civic life.
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LOCATION:Indiana
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SUMMARY:2026 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival
DESCRIPTION:Africana Festival\, African American Research Library & Cultural Center\, Fort Lauderdale\, Florida  March 27-28\, 2026
URL:https://randalmauricejelks.com/event/2026-africana-arts-humanities-festival/
LOCATION:Indiana
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SUMMARY:Penn State University State College
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King – Undaunted Hope: Memorial March will take place on January 20th at 3:30 p.m. at the downtown MLK Plaza. Please fill out this form if you will be marching in the parade.  RSVP for the panel discussion at this link
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LOCATION:Indiana
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SUMMARY:"Integrating into a Burning House": Martin's Great Fear and The Challenge Before Us
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and timely public lecture by Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks\, who will explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s haunting concern toward the end of his life—that the United States had become “a burning house.” Dr. Jelks will examine the democratic challenges we face locally\, regionally\, and nationally. We Are Lit will be selling books at the event.
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