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Prose & Pages: African American History Over Coffee featuring Author Sherman Pyatt In-Person
Join us for an introspective conversation featuring Author Sherman Pyatt discussing the spiritual and communal aspects of Gullah culture as a way of life for the African American family within his debut novel, Standing in the Gap. Pyatt will be in conversation with Recording Artist Quiana Parler of the two-time Grammy winning group Ranky Tanky, whose jazz-influenced interpretations of traditional Gullah music preserves the distinctive rhythms, dialects, and melodies of Gullah with modern instruments and jazz sensibilities. Books will be available for purchase. Co-sponsored by Turning Page Bookshop.
- Date:
- Friday, April 10, 2026
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dorchester - Community Room
- Branch:
- Dorchester Road
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author Signings/Discussions