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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
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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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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: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:The College Language Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Randal Maurice Jelks presents at the College Language Association Annual Conference at the Westin Hotel in Jackson\, Mississippi. Joined in conversation by Jason Miller and Akiba Harper\, Jelks will discuss My America: Langston Hughes and the Making of a New Democracy in a scholarly setting that honors the long tradition of Black literary and linguistic scholarship. The CLA has long been a vital space for Black academic voices\, making this an ideal forum to explore Hughes’ enduring literary and political legacy. Event runs 10:30–11:45am.
URL:https://randalmauricejelks.com/event/the-college-language-association-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Indiana
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SUMMARY:Central United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Randal Maurice Jelks joins writer and educator C. Leigh McInnis for an afternoon reading and conversation at Central United Methodist Church in Jackson\, Mississippi. Set in the Family Life Center\, this event will delve into My America: Langston Hughes and the Making of a New Democracy\, examining Hughes’ profound influence on American culture\, literature\, and the ongoing struggle for equality. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Event begins at 3:00pm.
URL:https://randalmauricejelks.com/event/central-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Indiana
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SUMMARY:The Hall Center for the Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Randal Maurice Jelks joins the Hall Center for the Humanities Speaker Series at the University of Kansas in Lawrence for an evening conversation with Dr. Maryemma Graham\, one of the foremost scholars of African American literature. Together they will explore My America: Langston Hughes and the Making of a New Democracy\, examining Hughes’ radical vision\, his place in the Black literary tradition\, and the urgent relevance of his democratic ideals today. The Hall Center Speaker Series is one of the region’s premier humanities events\, and this promises to be an unforgettable evening. Books will be available through Raven Bookstore. Event begins at 7:00pm.
URL:https://randalmauricejelks.com/event/the-hall-center-for-the-humanities/
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