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SUMMARY:Author Event: Bishop Street to the Bench: An Improbably Journey by Judge Maurice B. Mosley
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Kindred Thoughts Bookstore on Sunday\, November 8th at 2 PM as we welcome Waterbury’s own\, Judge Maurice B. Mosley\, for a conversation about his inspiring memoir\, Bishop Street to the Bench: An Improbable Journey. \nJudge Mosley will also be bringing young people from his community. We encourage you to join us and bring a young person in your life to experience this powerful story of perseverance\, purpose\, and possibility. \nGrowing up on Bishop Street in Waterbury\, Connecticut\, Judge Maurice B. Mosley never imagined his journey would lead him to become a Superior Court Judge\, attorney\, educator\, community leader\, and founder of the Granville Academy of Waterbury. \nIn Bishop Street to the Bench: An Improbable Journey\, Judge Mosley reflects on his upbringing in a close-knit Black community\, the values instilled through family and faith\, his transformative experiences at South Carolina State University during the Civil Rights era\, and the challenges and triumphs that shaped his path through law\, politics\, and public service. \nMore than a memoir\, this is a story of resilience\, mentorship\, faith\, and the power of community. Judge Mosley reminds us that success is not simply about how far we go\, but how many doors we open for those coming behind us. \nThis is a conversation our young people need to hear. \nCome be inspired by a remarkable journey and celebrate the importance of investing in the next generation.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/author-event-bishop-street-to-the-bench-an-improbably-journey-by-judge-maurice-b-mosley/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:T3 Dream Lab
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Dream Lab!\nThursday\, November 12th from 5pm to 7pm at Kindred Thoughts Bookstore in Bridgeport with the amazing Shanna Melton.\nShanna will lead youth ages 14-18 in a creative writing workshop.\nThis creative lab will engage young people in the creative writing process through prompts and conversation. They will explore the work of established poets and practice sharing poetry out loud.\nPlease register as soon as possible\, space is limited.\nT3 Dream Lab Fairfield County is FREE for youth ages 14-18 in Stamford\, Norwalk\, and Bridgeport.\nShanna Tanika Melton\nKindred Thoughts Bookstore
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/t3-dream-lab/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 1619 Project: Community Conversations: PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 14 at 5:00PM Eastern for our 17th installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations. \nThere are many grievances regarding the actions taken by the current administration—too many to list individually. Many of you view our bookstore as a safe space to express your concerns and fears. In response\, we have been active listeners and have provided support in various forms. \nTo help galvanize our voices\, we’ve launched Community Conversations\, a monthly gathering to discuss the impact of current events. Using The 1619 Project as our guide\, we will focus on the themes of each chapter to deepen our understanding of what is happening and how we can better equip ourselves during this challenging time. Where possible\, we will have subject matter experts to lead the discussions\, but we will also rely on each other’s insights. \nThis month\, we will focus on two chapters: Traffic and Progress\, with the conversations being led by co-owners\, Karin Smith and Derek Tompkins. Please review the chapters in preparation for the discussion. \nWe hope you will join us\, be open-minded\, and contribute your knowledge for the greater good of our communities.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-1619-project-community-conversations-progress/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hooks & Books: A Crochet + Audiobook Club
DESCRIPTION:Hooks & Books 🧶🎧 \nA Crochet + Audiobook Club \nCalling all hookers and book lovers! 🧶📚 \nHooks & Books is a crochet and audiobook club for all skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just picking up a hook for the first time\, come spend a cozy afternoon creating\, listening\, learning\, and connecting. \nBring your current crochet project and your favorite audiobook (available for purchase at Libro.fm)\, and settle in for an afternoon of creativity and good stories. New to crochet? Instructors will be available from 1 PM – 2 PM to help beginners get started. \nWhen: Sunday\, November 15 | 12 PM – 2 PM \nWhere: Kindred Thoughts Bookstore \nCost: FREE! \nCome for the crochet\, stay for the stories\, and enjoy the company. We look forward to hooking up with you! 🧶
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/hooks-books-a-crochet-audiobook-club-2/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Year of Toni Morrison: Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison’s “Home” – a year-long exploration of her powerful literary canon. \nPoet Sonia Sanchez said of her friend Toni Morrison\, “In order to survive\, you should re-read Toni every ten years because every ten or 15 years\, we have to re-imagine ourselves on this American landscape. You won’t survive if you don’t do that.” We believe now is the time. Join us on a year-long journey through Toni Morrison’s remarkable literary legacy.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/a-year-of-toni-morrison-home/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Good Girlfriends Book Club: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
DESCRIPTION:Join the Good Girlfriends Book Club on Friday\, November 20th at 6 PM for an evening of good company\, great conversation\, and a celebration of books! \nWe’ll be diving into Ashley’s book pick\, Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. Come ready to share your thoughts\, connect with fellow book lovers\, and enjoy the conversation. \nWe’d love to have you join us! 📚🧡 \nFriday\, November 20th | 6PM \n📚 Binti by Nnedi Okorafor \n💃🏾 Good Girlfriends \n💬 Read. Discuss. Connect. \nAbout the book: Nnedi Okorafor’s Binti is the winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella! \nHer name is Binti\, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University\, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs. \nKnowledge comes at a cost\, one that Binti is willing to pay\, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse\, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse\, and Binti’s stellar travel will bring her within their deadly reach. \nIf Binti hopes to survive the legacy of a war not of her making\, she will need both the gifts of her people and the wisdom enshrined within the University\, itself — but first she has to make it there\, alive.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/good-girlfriends-book-club-binti-by-nnedi-okorafor/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading the Classics: The Wedding
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Kindred Thoughts Bookstore for our flagship book club\, Reading the Classics! 📚 \nWe’re kicking off our fifth year with The Wedding by Dorothy West! \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 21 at 5 PM as Cultural Historian Michelle Black Smith leads us in a thoughtful and engaging discussion of this literary classic. \nReading the Classics is an opportunity to explore\, revisit\, and celebrate the rich canon of African American literature while connecting with fellow readers and sharing perspectives. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a timeless work and a community that loves good literature. \nAbout the Book: \nIn her final novel\, The Wedding\, Dorothy West offers a beautiful and devastating examination of family\, society\, race\, and class. \nSet in the 1950s on Martha’s Vineyard\, the novel takes us into the Oval\, an exclusive community of the East Coast’s Black bourgeoisie. At the center is the prominent Coles family\, whose beautiful daughter Shelby is preparing to marry Meade Wyler\, a white jazz musician from New York. \nHer choice sends shockwaves through this tightly knit community\, forcing its members to confront changing attitudes about race\, class\, identity\, and belonging. \nWith elegant\, luminous prose\, Dorothy West delivers a powerful exploration of love\, tradition\, and the boundaries society creates. \n📖 Read with us. Reflect with us. Let’s celebrate the classics together!
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/reading-the-classics-the-wedding-2/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brothers & Books: Truth to Power: A Luke Cage Marvel Crime Novel
DESCRIPTION:Join Brothers & Books on Sunday\, November 29th at 2 PM as we discuss Truth to Power: A Luke Cage Marvel Crime Novel by New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby. \nBrothers & Books is a member-led book and discussion community for men of color of all ages\, creating space for brothers to read deeply\, speak freely\, challenge ideas\, and learn from one another. \nThis is more than a book club. It’s a space for conversation\, connection\, and perspective—a place where the books on our shelves become the starting point for the conversations we need to have. \nCome ready to read\, reflect\, and engage. We look forward to seeing you at Kindred Thoughts Bookstore! \nSunday\, November 29th | 2 PM \n📚 Truth to Power: A Luke Cage Marvel Crime Novel by S.A. Cosby \n👊🏾 Brothers & Books \n💬 Read. Discuss. Challenge. Connect. \nPlease enter from the Broad Street Entrance. Food and beverages are welcome. \nFellas\, come pull up a chair. The conversation is waiting.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/brothers-books-truth-to-power-a-luke-cage-marvel-crime-novel/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 1619 Project: Community Conversations: JUSTICE
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, December 12 at 5:00PM Eastern for our final installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations. \nThere are many grievances regarding the actions taken by the current administration—too many to list individually. Many of you view our bookstore as a safe space to express your concerns and fears. In response\, we have been active listeners and have provided support in various forms. \nTo help galvanize our voices\, we’ve launched Community Conversations\, a monthly gathering to discuss the impact of current events. Using The 1619 Project as our guide\, we will focus on the themes of each chapter to deepen our understanding of what is happening and how we can better equip ourselves during this challenging time. Where possible\, we will have subject matter experts to lead the discussions\, but we will also rely on each other’s insights.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/the-1619-project-community-conversations-justice/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Year of Toni Morrison: God Help the Child
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison’s “God Help the Child” – a year-long exploration of her powerful literary canon. \nPoet Sonia Sanchez said of her friend Toni Morrison\, “In order to survive\, you should re-read Toni every ten years because every ten or 15 years\, we have to re-imagine ourselves on this American landscape. You won’t survive if you don’t do that.” We believe now is the time. Join us on a year-long journey through Toni Morrison’s remarkable literary legacy.
URL:https://www.colorfulbridgeport.com/event/a-year-of-toni-morrison-god-help-the-child/
LOCATION:Kindred Thoughts Bookstore\, 1001 Main St\, Ste #8\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
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