Black Book Signings in Inglewood, CA

This book explores three generations of Black American Muslims pursuing education and liberation beyond the borders of the United States. Explores three generations of Black American Muslims pursuing education and liberation beyond the borders of the United States Since the 1970s, hundreds of Black American Muslims in the Tijani Sufi order have sought refuge in a new world that would nurture their racial, religious and gendered identities away from anti-Black and anti-Muslim racism in the United States. This new world is in Medina Baye, a city in Senegal that is the headquarters of a pan-African Sufi movement with tens of millions of members in Africa alone. Drawing on a decade and a half of ethnographic engagement, Black Muslim Freedom Dreams explores the Islamic educational opportunities created for and by Black American Muslims in Medina Baye, chronicling the dreams, sacrifices, struggles, and joys of young people and parents who live, learn, and strive for liberation between the United States and Senegal. The volume traces their journeys between these two worlds, zooming in to vividly portray everyday Black American and West African religious life, and zooming out to map the sociopolitical landscapes, educational conditions and Islamic and pan-African ideologies that shape believers' perspectives. Black Muslim Freedom Dreams argues that Black Muslims’ experiences of Islamic education and pan-African exchange are oriented towards collective care – a radical way of being and belonging through which believers journey on the path towards Allah’s love by caring for one another and addressing the material inequities that constrain their communities. This notion disrupts narratives of religion that are limited to systems of personal belief, showcasing instead how their educational experiences foster a collective responsibility and solidarity. The book offers a compelling account of how Black Muslims engage with transnational religious and racial networks to build liberatory communities beyond the United States. Due to the popularity of this event, tickets with books will be prioritized.

Kicking off Black History Month with Billionaire Robert Smith in conversation with Jayne Kennedy at The Miracle Theater on February 04, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time). Get ready for an inspiring evening filled with thought-provoking discussions and powerful insights. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from two influential voices in one unforgettable event. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening that will leave you motivated and empowered! Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, with commentary and insights by investor, philanthropist and entrepreneur Robert F. Smith. "Billionaire Robert F. Smith in conversation with Jayne Kennedy. * Jayne Kennedy is a trailblazer and former NFL award-winning journalist who made history as the first Black woman sports anchor on The NFL Today. She is also an accomplished, award-winning actress.* "Two trailblazers sharing one stage". A resource for leaders and aspiring leaders, Lead Boldly pairs seven of MLK JR’s most impactful speeches with insights from Robert F. Smith about why Dr. King’s visionary ideas are so important for leaders to understand and apply today. The book features an introduction written by Dr. King’s daughter Rev. Dr. Bernice King, and the book has been endorsed by Serena Williams, Rev. Al Sharpton, Darren Walker, and more.