Join us to celebrate Alexandra Elle's new book The Company We Keep!

Presented by Kindred Stories - a Black-owned, women-owned bookstore in Third Ward, Houston, TX.

Doors open at 6 PM CST. Each ticket includes one complimentary signed copy of Alexandra Elle's new book, The Company We Keep . The book will be available for pickup at the event.

Join New York Times bestselling author Alex Elle for an inspiring evening centered on her powerful new book, THE COMPANY WE KEEP: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Together. In this heartfelt and vulnerable work, Alex examines the friendships that shape our lives - the ones that nourish, challenge, and sometimes stretch us in unexpected ways.

In a time of increasing loneliness, THE COMPANY WE KEEP offers thoughtful guidance on showing up with intention, communicating honestly, and cultivating relationships that honor personal worth.

In conversation with special guests, Alex explores themes of people-pleasing, self-silencing, boundaries, and emotional responsibility, encouraging readers to take a deeper look at the energy they bring into their connections. THE COMPANY WE KEEP isn’t just about deepening friendships - it’s about becoming a truer friend to yourself first.

Tickets to the events include access to a live event with Alex Elle and a complimentary copy of THE COMPANY WE KEEP (published by Penguin Random House). The book will be available for pickup at the event.

TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE

All sales are final; refunds and transfers are not permitted.

About The Author:

Alexandra Elle is a New York Times bestselling author, certified Breathwork coach, and restorative writing teacher. In her work, Alex aims to build community and healing practices through language. She is the author of several books and journals, including, most recently, How We Heal and After the Rain. She has been featured by prominent media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, Good Morning America, ABC News, Essence, The Cut, MindBodyGreen, BET, and Forbes, among others. Alex teaches workshops, courses, and retreats to assist others in finding their voices and create clarity in their lives and relationships. She lives in Maryland with her family.

Celebrate the release of Struck Speechless with Tati Richardson!

EVENT DEETS

When: Friday, June 5 @ 7PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat, RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming, or RSVP (BUT I ALREADY HAVE A BOOK) if you already have a copy and would like to get it signed. 

*Please note outside copies of the book will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories or purchase the RSVP (BUT I HAVE THE BOOK) ticket. 

TICKETS AND MORE INFO HERE

ABOUT THE BOOK

Sports agent Jackie Miles is a petite powerhouse who has built her empire on killer instincts, designer stilettos, and tough skin. Her client roster is legendary, her temper is hotter than Georgia asphalt, and aside from her French bulldog PeeWee and her "boss chick village," she's perfectly content flying solo.

Then Antonio Steele walks back into her life, and all hell breaks loose.

The towering former football star turned rival agent has always known exactly which buttons to push. Just when Jackie thinks she can handle their explosive chemistry and complicated past, she mysteriously loses her voice. But this isn't ordinary laryngitis; a cryptic stranger's message implies that Jackie must "quiet her tongue and listen with her heart" to lift whatever spell she's under.

With a career-defining client trip to Mexico looming, and only the devastatingly handsome Antonio as backup, Jackie must learn to let go-if only she could trust him to catch her.

Struck Speechless is book two in the Boss Chicks Village Series, following the hit romcom Losing Sight.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

TATI RICHARDSON (she/her) is the author of Losing Sight, a romantic comedy which Kirkus called "playful" and "terrific" in a starred review; and The Build Up, named one of Amazon's Best Books of 2023 and a Booklist Top Romance of 2023. She is cofounder of the Romance in Colour podcast, and an Apple Books Writer to Watch.
Under the name T.M. Richardson, she writes extra-steamy works like the USA Today bestseller The Oath. A native of Atlanta, Tati lives with her husband and daughter.

Celebrate Freedom Fest is a FREE family event open to all. Bring your friends, kids, and cousins!

This event at Emancipation Park brings together seven historic Black communities in Houston to celebrate the richness of our culture, pay homage to the pioneers of Juneteenth, and experience jubilee in a way that is uniquely our own. Eat, drink, fellowship, and experience a wide array of events, activities, and activations culminating in an opening ceremony to kick off the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth celebrations in Houston!
 
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RSVP Here | Pay-what-you-can event. 

Community Music Center of Houston begins the 2026 Legacy Project, our annual Black Music Month celebration honoring the musicians, educators, and artists who have shaped Houston’s Black cultural life.

This year, we honor Dr. Anne Lundy, the late Dr. Ruth Stewart, Ina Zellers, and Dr. Gloria Quinlan, four women whose work reminds us that music is not only performed. It is taught, carried, remembered, and passed on.

We’ll gather at the historic Eldorado Ballroom for an afternoon and evening of art, music, and community:

2:00–4:00 P.M.
Black Music Month Art Opening
(“Music is My Sanctuary”)
Dupree Room

4:30–6:30 P.M.
Legacy Honoree Celebration and Concert
Featuring a performance by the Firey String Sistas

Be the first to experience the Texas debut of the Firey String Sistas of New York City,  in the ballroom. At the core of Firey String Sistas are three powerhouse women, Nioka Workman (founder, cello), Marlene Rice (violin) and Mala Waldron (piano, vocals). The group  infuses Jazz with world music, global funk, and  soul to create a unique sound for violin, cello, bass, piano, vocals and percussion. They have played collectively with Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, and many others. Critics have described  Firey String Sistas as “supremely talented” and “poignant.”  

Come as you are. Bring someone with you.

For now though, save the date. We want you in the room.

This event is 21+ | TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE

Step back into a time when neon ruled and hair was larger than life! The ‘80s are taking over the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a night of music, movies, and nonstop fun.

What’s more ‘80s than a Queen tribute band? Get ready to rock out to “We Will Rock You” with the Queen Legacy tribute band, plus your usual suspects spinning hits behind the DJ booth.

Take a break with a screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) in our Giant Screen Theatre, or grab the mic and belt out your favorite Madonna song in the Planetarium Karaoke Lounge.

Test your skills in the Grand Hall with classic arcade games, and stay fueled with drinks from our cashless bars or snacks from food vendors on the Sundial.

It’s neon, it’s nostalgic, and it’s totally 80s.

Celebrate the release of The Summer Girlfriend with Kristina Forest!

EVENT DEETS

RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming.

Please note outside copies of The Summer Girlfriend will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories. 

TICKETS AND MORE INFO HERE

ABOUT THE BOOK

A stand-in girlfriend and a handsome business heir find that their fake summer fling is feeling way too real in this new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.

Noelle Lewis doesn’t have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She’s too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig is now serving as a “stand-in” bridesmaid, which doesn’t pay enough for the upcoming semester’s tuition. But then the perfect, if not unconventional, opportunity arises…

Jeremiah Smith II, grandson of the founder of Smith’s Sweets—a well-known baked goods company—once lived a life of frivolity. Since his grandfather’s death, Jeremiah’s tried to clean up his act, but it’s hard to focus when his family requests that he join them at their summer house in Heart Beach, New Jersey, where his most painful memory lies. To avoid going there, Jeremiah claims he already has plans with his girlfriend, and of course, his family tells him to bring her. The problem? Jeremiah doesn’t have a girlfriend.

After a chance meeting, Noelle and Jeremiah come to an agreement. He’ll hire her to be his stand-in girlfriend for the weekend, and she’ll use that money toward her tuition. She figures it will be quick, easy money, but as it turns out, Jeremiah’s family is lovely, and Jeremiah is even lovelier. Soon, a weekend agreement turns into an entire summer, and Noelle and Jeremiah will have to keep their hearts in check, or else it’s sink or swim for them both.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristina Forest is the USA Today bestselling author of romance books for adults and teens. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing at The New School and she lives in New Jersey, where she can often be found rearranging her bookshelf.

Death Cafe informed by Black and Brown experience. Open to all.

This monthly Death Cafe centers Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in conversation about death, dying, and grief.

Experiences of loss are shaped by culture, history, land, and systems. This gathering intentionally makes space for those realities and the nuances that are not always acknowledged in mixed settings.

All are welcome. We ask that participants who do not identify as BIPOC attend with a commitment to listen, reflect, and honor the focus of the space.

This event follows the global Death Cafe model: Deathcafe.com

• No agenda and no presentation

• No intention of leading participants to a conclusion or course of action

• Not therapy, grief counseling, research, or community consultation

• Participant-led discussion only

Death Cafe is for people who feel able to engage in open conversation about death. If you are seeking grief counseling or bereavement support, there are other spaces better suited for that care, and we can provide you with those community resources.

These gatherings are supported by the Death Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to community conversations about death.

TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE

Celebrate the release of The Houston Negro Hospital with Carlton Houston!

EVENT DEETS

When: Monday, June 15 @ 6PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to get your copy of The Houston Negro Hospital and to support our store programming. If you already have a copy of the book that you bought from Kindred Stories, please use RSVP BUT I BOUGHT FROM KINDRED STORIES. If you bought your book from another retailer, you are required to register using RSVP BUT I BOUGHT THE BOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE.

Please note that copies of The Houston Negro Hospital not purchased at Kindred Stories will not be allowed in the event unless you register using RSVP BUT I BOUGHT THE BOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE.

ABOUT THE BOOK

At the height of racial and political tensions in early twentieth-century Houston, two unlikely figures became allies. Dr. William M. Drake, a pioneering surgeon and Black community leader, and Joseph Cullinan, a white oil magnate and founder of the company that became Texaco, united in a desperate effort to save a hospital that symbolized hope. The Houston Negro Hospital was born from America’s Black hospital movement. Dedicated on Juneteenth 1926, it embodied a bold experiment to bring dignity and health care access to a community that was systematically denied both in the Jim Crow South.

Journalist and storyteller Carlton Houston—whose ancestors played a role in this remarkable heritage—reveals the untold, human drama behind the institution that would become Riverside General. Discover the vision, conflict, and resilience that shaped a century of health care through the struggle of those determined to save lives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carlton Houston is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and storyteller whose work is distinguished by its clarity, restraint, and cinematic precision. A former television reporter and anchor, he is known for transforming complex histories into narratives that reveal both human vulnerability and structural truth. Shaped in part by a family legacy tied to Houston’s historic medical community, Houston's writing is marked by a commitment to illuminating stories that have long existed in the margins of American history. Houston Negro Hospital, the Untold Legacy of Riverside General is his debut work of long-form narrative nonfiction.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Dr. Michelle Watts is a native Houstonian and humanities educator who is committed to using humanist literature to bring diverse groups of people together to find common ground. Over the years, Dr. Watts has taught a full range of students – from Kindergarten to graduate school- and delights in her students’ achievements and efforts to effect substantive change in the world around them.

Mount Holyoke College which was fertile ground for her interests and activism and while there, she began her lifelong journey with the theory and practice of Black feminism. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College, Michelle returned to Houston to study American Literature and Culture at Rice University, where she earned both a Master’s and Doctorate. She went on to teach at Miami University in Oxford, OH and the University of Cincinnati. While at Miami, she was recognized as an Honored Professor for her ‘remarkable commitment to students.’ She has extensive experience in the public sector where she has worked to advance educational equity and social justice causes in youth-serving organizations. She is currently at work on a research project on African American children’s and young adult literature, and is the New Member Coordinator for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Houston Chapter.

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Atlas Maior is an Austin-based ensemble blending progressive jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Indian influences for a globally inspired sound. The performances will take place at 8:30 am and 12:00 pm.

Pay What You Can $15-25, general admission chair seating inside Chapel

MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE

Atlas Maior is an Austin-based ensemble blending progressive jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Indian influences for a globally inspired sound. The performances will take place at 8:30 am and 12:00 pm.

Pay What You Can $15-25, general admission chair seating inside Chapel

MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE

Celebrate the release of Black Freedom: A Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days with Blair LM Kelley!

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, June 18 @ 7PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St. Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming

*Please note outside copies of the book will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The first fully illustrated history of Juneteenth and other Emancipation Day celebrations, told through photographs, art, and an engrossing narrative from an award-winning historian.  
 
For more than 150 years, Black communities have gathered to honor freedom, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for true liberation. While Juneteenth has recently gained wider recognition, it was one of many Emancipation Day traditions celebrated across the United States. These observances were spaces of joy, remembrance, and resistance—even as the fight for full freedom was unfinished. This volume brings together stirring essays and striking images from Juneteenth and beyond, offering a sweeping portrait of how Black people have created and sustained rituals of remembrance, a testament to the generations who, through celebration and storytelling, demanded that their contributions to the making of America be fully recognized.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Blair LM Kelley is an award-winning author, historian, and scholar of the African American experience. She is also the president and director of the National Humanities Center, the only independent center for advanced study in the world dedicated exclusively to the humanities. Kelley is the author of Right to Ride: Streetcar Boycotts and African American Citizenship (2010) which was awarded the Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Prize and Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class (2023), which received the 2024 Brooklyn Library Book Award, the 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book Award, the 2024 Philip Taft Labor History Prize, and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award in History. Her latest book, Black Freedom: A Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days, will be published June 2, 2026.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Melanye Price is the inaugural Director of The Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Price is an Endowed Professor of Political Science and served as the Principal Investigator for the African American Studies Initiative and the HBCU Student Voting Rights Lab. She has secured grants for the Simmons Center and her own research from various foundations including Mellon, Ford, LUMINA, and others. Price is the author of two books: The Race Whisperer: Barack Obama and the Political Uses of Race (NYU, 2016) and Dreaming Blackness:  Black Nationalism and African American Public Opinion (NYU, 2009). She is currently working on her third book project on the five decade history of voting rights activism at Prairie View.  She also served as a Special Assistant to Ruth J. Simmons in her last year as President of Prairie View.

Dr. Price completed her B.A. magna cum laude in geography at Prairie View A&M University and her MA and PhD in political science at The Ohio State University. Dr. Price was recently named the 2024 Anschutz Distinguished Fellow in the Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University. Price has been a Black History Month lecturer for the US Embassy in Germany where she lectured at universities and community organizations across the country. Professor Price was one of the contributors to Stanley Nelson’s documentary, Obama: Through the Fire, which aired on BET. She has been a regular contributor for The New York Times Opinion section and also done political commentary for various local and national outlets.  Dr. Price has also served as a consultant and commenter for the audio tour of two major exhibits at the Museum Fine Arts Houston—Philip Guston Now and Kehinde Wiley’s Archaeology of Silence. 
In her free time, Melanye is an avid watcher of television, supporter of all things Black and Houston, and intrepid gardener! 

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Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, marks the end of the longest day of the year with an evening performance. Founded in 1996 by Jay Mochizuki, the group honors the centuries-old cultural and spiritual traditions of taiko drumming through powerful, disciplined performance.

Pay What You Can $10-25 | General admission chair seating on Plaza
Program is weather dependent  

REGISTER & MORE INFO HERE

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This is the central hub for the Grow More, Spend Less Urban Agriculture Training Series. Individual sessions are registered separately
 
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Enjoy an evening of culture, movement, music, and tradition as World Trekkers returns to the Houston Museum of Natural Science!

Experience the elegance of traditional Chinese fashion with a Hanfu clothing showcase presented by the Houston Hanfu Association, and let the enchanting sounds of traditional Chinese instruments, performed by Mr. Jim Ji, qín master, composer, and violinist, wash over you. Looking to kick up the energy? Don’t miss the Kung Fu demonstration and Lion Dance led by Grand Master Shi from the Houston Kung Fu Academy.

Throughout the evening, guests can explore the museum's ground floor, participate in hands-on activities, and experience elements of Chinese culture through vibrant performances, demonstrations, and crafts. Visit our craft station to create your own take-home project, or join the animal encounter hosted by the Youth Education Department.

No cultural journey is complete without tasting traditional flavors! Be sure to grab a small sample of Chinese cuisine before returning to explore more performances and activities.

Don't miss out! Bring the whole family to World Trekkers: China and experience an exciting celebration of Chinese culture without leaving the museum!

Only first-level exhibits will be open: Glassell Hall, Matter & Motion, and the Morian Hall of Paleontology.

Enjoy complementary parking for this event

Tickets to the general public will be available April 27th

Previews June 20, 21, 24 & 25 | Runs June 26 - July 26, 2026

PG-13 PLAY WITH MUSIC
Contains adult content.

Written by JAYE T. STEWART & JOE PLUMMER

Music by JOE PLUMMER

Lyrics by JOE PLUMMER, DEBI STEWART, & JAYE T. STEWART

Directed & Choreographed by PATDRO HARRIS

Get Ready is an exploration of the joys and pains that many African American musicians grappled with when music shifted from 1950’s doo-wop into what is now considered mainstream pop + rhythm + blues. The Doves, a fictional group, are well past their heyday but are preparing to “get ready” for their great comeback in hopes of recapturing the bliss of days gone by. The Doves will help The Ensemble Theatre get ready to celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary season!

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Families are invited to join a teaching artist for an afternoon in the galleries and the studio. Explore and learn about a work of art, and then create your own masterpiece. Using high-quality materials and tools provides the opportunity to better understand artists’ techniques. Recommended for families with children ages 5 to 12.

Tickets & More Info Here

Tickets

• $10 per person* | Capacity is limited.
  *Museum admission is required in addition to the Family Art-Making Studio ticket. Admission is free for MFAH members and ages 12 & younger. 

Plan Your Visit

• This event starts in the classroom on the lower level of the Law Building.
• Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map

Celebrate the release of A Harlem Wedding with Tiffany L. Warren! This special author talk will include an evening tea and light bites.

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, June 28 @ 5:30 PM

Where: 2310 Elgin St Houston, TX 77004

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming*

Please note outside copies of A Harlem Wedding will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories.

ABOUT THE BOOK

From The Unexpected Diva author Tiffany Warren—a dishy and dramatic novel of the Harlem Renaissance and its most famous Black debutante, Yolande Du Bois, daughter of W.E.B. Du Bois, whose spectacular wedding to poet Countee Cullen was the society event of the year...even though the bride and groom were not-so-secretly in love with other people.

A century ago, Harlem’s glittering social scene had a single princess: Yolande Du Bois, the only child of N.A.A.C.P. icon W.E.B. Du Bois. Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist. A true daddy’s girl, Yolande followed her father’s advice on everything: from where she went to college (Fisk—Papa’s alma mater) to which sorority she joined (Delta Sigma Theta). But in matters of the heart, Yolande and her father did not agree. Dr. Du Bois himself curated a string of handsome suitors from the “Talented Tenth” for her, but Yolande’s true love was jazz musician Jimmie Lunceford, son of a working-class family from far-off Denver, Colorado. Their romance was an open secret, and more than a little scandalous.

Despite it all, Yolande wound up marrying her father’s choice: famed poet Countee Cullen. Their lavish uptown wedding was the hottest social ticket of 1928. With three thousand attendees, sixteen bridesmaids, and Langston Hughes as a groomsman, it was truly a sight to behold.

But, immediately after the wedding, Yolande’s carefully constructed fairy tale begins to crumble. Torn between the expectations of her father and society and her heart’s true desire, Yolande is forced to decide whether she must leave Harlem to create a more authentic life on her own terms.

A Harlem Wedding is a heady read about love, notoriety, Black excellence, deception, and the très chic lifestyles of the Black elite, from speakeasies of Harlem and the green fields of Fisk University, all the way to Le Grand Duc in Paris.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tiffany L. Warren is a novelist and screenwriter who has published over thirty novels. In addition to writing books, Tiffany has written and produced multiple musicals for the stage, as well as several book to film collaborations with BET.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Bianca is an educator, cultural storyteller, and passionate advocate for Black history. A native Houstonian, she grew up in the city’s historic Pleasantville neighborhood and attends church in the historic 5th Ward. Communities that helped shape her deep appreciation for culture, heritage, and service. A proud graduate of Howard University, she has built a dynamic career in public education.

Deeply committed to service and sisterhood, Bianca is an active member of the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and volunteers with the Black Heritage Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo amongst many other organizations. Her work in the community reflects her dedication to cultural enrichment, education, and the preservation of Black heritage.
Driven by her love of food, culture, and history, Bianca frequently shares stories of Black food traditions and the African American experience both in the U.S. and across the diaspora. A devoted reader and supporter/fan of Kindred Stories, she is drawn to narratives that illuminate the richness of Black life.
 
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Celebrate the release of A Harlem Wedding with Tiffany L. Warren! This special author talk will include an evening tea and light bites. 

EVENT DEETS

RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming* 

Please note outside copies of A Harlem Wedding will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories.

TICKETS AND MORE INFO HERE

ABOUT THE BOOK

From The Unexpected Diva author Tiffany Warren—a dishy and dramatic novel of the Harlem Renaissance and its most famous Black debutante, Yolande Du Bois, daughter of W.E.B. Du Bois, whose spectacular wedding to poet Countee Cullen was the society event of the year...even though the bride and groom were not-so-secretly in love with other people.

A century ago, Harlem’s glittering social scene had a single princess: Yolande Du Bois, the only child of N.A.A.C.P. icon W.E.B. Du Bois. Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist. A true daddy’s girl, Yolande followed her father’s advice on everything: from where she went to college (Fisk—Papa’s alma mater) to which sorority she joined (Delta Sigma Theta). But in matters of the heart, Yolande and her father did not agree. Dr. Du Bois himself curated a string of handsome suitors from the “Talented Tenth” for her, but Yolande’s true love was jazz musician Jimmie Lunceford, son of a working-class family from far-off Denver, Colorado. Their romance was an open secret, and more than a little scandalous.

Despite it all, Yolande wound up marrying her father’s choice: famed poet Countee Cullen. Their lavish uptown wedding was the hottest social ticket of 1928. With three thousand attendees, sixteen bridesmaids, and Langston Hughes as a groomsman, it was truly a sight to behold.

But, immediately after the wedding, Yolande’s carefully constructed fairy tale begins to crumble. Torn between the expectations of her father and society and her heart’s true desire, Yolande is forced to decide whether she must leave Harlem to create a more authentic life on her own terms.

A Harlem Wedding is a heady read about love, notoriety, Black excellence, deception, and the très chic lifestyles of the Black elite, from speakeasies of Harlem and the green fields of Fisk University, all the way to Le Grand Duc in Paris.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tiffany L. Warren is a novelist and screenwriter who has published over thirty novels. In addition to writing books, Tiffany has written and produced multiple musicals for the stage, as well as several book to film collaborations with BET. 

Join us to celebrate Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict's latest release A Pair of Aces.

Presented by Kindred Stories - a Black-owned, women-owned bookstore in Third Ward, Houston, TX.

Doors open at 6:00 PM CST. Each paid ticket includes one copy of Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict's latest release, A Pair of Aces. The book will be available for pickup at the event.

TICKETS AND MORE INFO HERE

A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.

Eunice Carter, assistant district attorney for the City of New York and Manhattan's first Black female prosecutor, has her sights set on the one and only Lucky Luciano, head of New York City's five largest organized crime families. Other prosectors have tried to bring down Lucky, but they’ve all focused on the crime syndicate’s traditional businesses—bootlegging, gambling, loan sharking, and drug dealing—or tax evasion. No one has thought to approach the mob through its hand in prostitution. Until Eunice. But she can’t get Luciano alone.

Polly Adler has worked long and hard to build up her high-class brothel business. Her client list is filled with well-known names, both the famous and the infamous, who all know her booze is top-notch, her music first-rate, her food exquisite, and her girls the best. But Lucky has gone too far, putting her girls in danger, and Polly finally sees the chance to end his reign once and for all.

Together, Eunice and Polly fashion a case utilizing a network of women. Bridging the enormous divide between them and risking their own lives, they assemble evidence bit by bit, under the nose of the man they’re trying to convict. It is this very alliance—of two women from vastly different worlds—that launches the most sensational trial New York City has ever seen..

Each paid ticket includes one copy of Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict's latest release, A Pair of Aces. The book will be available for pickup at the event.

NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS