Busboys and Poets | Inspiring Social Change Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community
Locations - Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community
Lunch Dinner Menu - Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community
Our Story | Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets is a cultural hub for artists, activists, writers, thinkers, and dreamers Why the name? The name Busboys and Poets refers to American poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel in the 1920s, prior to gaining recognition as a poet
Breakfast Brunch Menu | Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community
Contact Us | Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community
Poetry | Busboys and Poets We are honored to host several world renowned poets for readings, including Amiri Baraka, Nikki Giovanni, Alice Walker, Suheir Hammad, Rita Dove, Sonia Sanchez, Elizabeth Alexander and Denis Brutus Below is a snapshot of our poetry programming
Events | Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets hosts a wide variety of events, including author talks and book signings, poetry readings, live music performances, panel discussions, film screenings, art exhibits, political and social justice forums, open mic nights, and community gatherings
Busboys and Poets Books Busboys and Poets Books is a space devoted to strengthening the communities our stores are in throughout DC, MD, and VA through access to socially-conscious literature, programs, healing conversations and a respectful exchange of ideas
Order Page | Busboys and Poets Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community