Harlem's Hue-Man Bookstore is thrilled to have acquired a massive collection of works previously owned by Liberation Bookstore. Thousands of titles span decades of masterpiece works of Diaspora culture, politics and history. For more than 40 years Liberation Bookstore served the Harlem community cultivating literary elite, book lovers and activists.  In July Hue-Man will be cataloging these titles and making them available...the most valuable works will be sold in an auction and the remainder will be offered to their patrons.  
“This is a great time to continue to support Hue-Man and find some of the gems long out of print.”.

Next month, Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe will begin its tenth year in Harlem.  As bookstore continue to disappear, Hue-Man, remains one of the largest independent and most recognize bookstores of its kind in the country.

   They also rent our space for events.   
     

July 7, 6PM
Scott Poulson-Bryant
The VIPs

On a steamy June day in New York City, mega-star rapper TNT gathers a group of four successful men together.  The childhood friends back in the days called themselves "the VIPs,"  a name that fueled their aspirations of the big dreams they once had. Leo Bradford is a gay publishing magnate.  Barry Chambers the playboy attorney with a big chip on his shoulder.  Joey Ramirez the high-flying fashion designer who has managed to triumph over a life of abuse and neglect to become one of the most successful clothiers in the world. And Duke Maynard a recently-retired NFL star facing the challenges of transition. These four men have a history and bond and a secret that could be torn apart.  The VIPs, who haven't seen one another in years, meet at the Hotel Gansevoort at the invitation of the famed raper TNT  but is met by an openly hostile TNT, who asks them the bombshell question: "Which one of you bastards is my father?"  Shocking, hilarious, suspenseful, and, ultimately, incredible moving, "The VIPs "will have readers furiously turning the pages to find out who TNT's real father is.   SCOTT POULSON-BRYANT was a founding editor of the premiere urban magazine "Vibe." He is currently senior editor of the quarterly fashion/lifestyle magazine "America."

Sunday, July 10, 6PM
DFree
Reverend  Deforest Soaries
Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, has been an active agent for change throughout his entire life. He was recently featured in the acclaimed CNN documentary "Black in America: Amazing Debt" featured his dfree® program, which is being embraced by individuals, churches and organizations across the country. Rev. Soares will be talking about the need to Mind our Money and Mind our Community.  A perfect Power of One! 

Tuesday, JULY 12, 6PM
Joy Bryant & Emil Wilderkin 
Host
Keli Goff's 
GQ Candidate
Since emerging as one of the most popular political commentators of the 2008 election, Keli has appeared on more than 100 national and international news programs including: "The CBS Early Show," CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," "The Joy Behar Show," FOX News Channel's "Fox and Friends," and BET's "The Truth with Jeff Johnson" for which she was a contributor. She currently appears regularly on MSNBC's "The Dylan Ratigan Show" and also serves as a source for news outlets such as the New York Times & USA Today. In recent years, and especially in the election of 2008,  "Keli Goff brought skill and grace to the rough-and-tumble arena of political commentary. Now, in time for 2012, she has aimed those same talents at fiction, and the result is a witty novel that reminds us that all politics is personal." - Arianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post  Media Group.  

Wednesday, July 13, 6PM 
Lauren Raysor
Living the Wealthy Life

Lauren P. Raysor, Esq., is a Manhattan-based civil rights attorney and former prosecutor. Her book, "Living The Wealthy Life," Raysor contends that regardless of ones social or economic background, every person has the ability to transform their current situation into something truly magnificent. Transformation she holds, starts from within as people learn to take responsibility for their own actions rather than blame others. Using her own example, Ms. Raysor describes how she rose from poverty to become Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York, Deputy Chief and later Senior Trial Counsel for New York City and before starting her own practice.  "Living The Wealthy Life" is an up-close and personal examination of what it takes to make your life great. Ms. Raysor lists and explains the "18 Principles of Wealthy Living" and reveals what those decisions are, what you need to know when you're making them and how to capitalize on each success to propel yourself closer to greatness.

Saturday, July 16 4PM
LaJoyce Brookshire
The Last Listening Party-A Pictorial

As the author of Soul Food, LaJoyce  Brookshire bust onto the scene as a novelist delivering  a sell out movie tie-in book title even before its release.  Her first  novel, a suspense drama, Web of Deception fore shadowed her real life story which she wrote in her nonfiction book... Faith Under Fire: Betrayed by a Thing Called Love in which LaJoyce breaks a 10-year silence as she shares the true-life account of marrying a man with full-blown AIDS.  LaJoyce began her career as a publicist, working with Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Whitney Houston and Kenny G.   She brings us now, a pictorial book of Biggie's Last Listening Party.  In addition to writing, LaJoyce is an ordained minister, with a doctorate in Naturopathy, as well as a Minister of Health and Master Herbalist degrees. She is also a Certified Group Fitness Instructor; an avid lover of African Dance, and an advocate for literacy and abstinence.

Sunday, July 17, 3PM
Diane Burke
Diva
A shocking eye-opener into the real look into the going ons that relatively few people know about the entertainment industry.   Deception, murder, infidelity and so much more....

Monday, July 18, 6PM
Danielle Santiago
Allure of the Game

Danielle Santiago, a superstar in urban lit, Essence bestselling author,  In Allure of the Game Santiago concludes her gripping Harlem trilogy with a sizzling, streetwise novel about an all-female drug cartel. Danielle Santiago's Allure of the Game gives fans exactly what they've been hoping for-a deeply satisfying conclusion to an unforgettable trilogy, packed with insight into the mean streets she knows so well.

Tuesday, July 19 6PM
Hue-Man and the Caribbean Cultural Center Present
Dr. Carlos Moore
Fela: THIS BITCH OF A LIFE & PICHON
Carlos  Moore is one of my favorite intellectual and revolutionary. 
An ethnologist and political scientist with two doctorates from the prestigious University of Paris-7, France, CARLOS MOORE, banished for three decades from his native Cuba as a result of his opposition to the racial policies of the Castro regime is the author of the Best Selling book on Fela: This Bitch of A Life.... Fluent in five languages, his political and professional career began in 1962 when, at aged nineteen, he was recruited into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a translator in the Asian Division.  In late 1963, he fled Cuba, with the assistance of the embassy of Guinea, where he took refuge. He has been a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of International Relations of the University of the West Indies, Visiting Professor at Florida international University, and Associate Professor at the University of the French West Indies. The confluence between his academic and political life has lead to an invitation from the distinguished African scholar, Cheikh Anta Diop to a residence in Senegal.  Carlos  work is thought to be the basis of the highly successful Broadway Play FELA.   YOU don't want to miss this dialogue...

July 20, 6PM
How Beautiful Are You?  
Where did the idea of beauty come from?  How did the the notion of light-skin blacks vs. dark skin blacks come about? What in this 21 century world should be the conversation about beauty?  Join Desiree Reid GM of Iman Cosmetics,Tami from Imena Beauty Salon and others for a frank discussion on Race and Beauty.  A documentary will be sown as part of this conversation.  Giveaways, free or discount coupons will be a wonderful part of this event...

July 21, 6PM
The High Cost of Prison Part 2
Love Lives Here, Too

Family involvement during and after incarceration is known to reduce recidivism. But staying connected to family and maintaining healthy relationships can be challenging. This conversation will explore issues surrounding relationships when a loved one is incarcerated-and how to keep the love alive. Discussion topics include societal stigmas and stereotypes, emotional and financial strains placed on a family, the importance of communication and various ways loved ones can cope before, during and after incarceration.  Readings by Think Outside the Cell Series contributors:  Safiya Bandele, Director of  the Center for Women's Development, Medgar Evers College (romantic love) Marlon Peterson, formerly incarcerated, currently NYU student (familial love) 
Tanea Lunsford, sophomore, Columbia University (parental love ) Sheila Rule will moderate a discussion between a distinguished panel.

Friday, July 22, 6PM
Greg Jones
JOB
A Man for His Time
Mr. Jones has gone beyond the affiliations and suffering found in the Book of Job in order to lift the readers...Dr. Jones is a graduate of Methodist College where he studies psychology and religion.  A star athlete, he became an All-American and Player-of-the year during his basketball career.  His #21 jersey was inducted into his college Hall of Fame. 

Sunday, July 24, 3PM
The Black Dot
Hip Hop Decoded
Hip Hop as art and culture transcends.  Yet few know the truth behind that transition, the good, the evil and the metaphysical. Was, indeed the Illuminati busy at work in Hip Hop's transition?  Can you really become a star without selling your soul?

July 27, 6PM
Hue-Man Book club
Reading Parable of the Sower

July 26, 6PM
Damian Lawrence
Guardian Of Time
This is an intelligent book..they are really hard to find these days...I could not put it down...I learned so much, had so many more questions and just savored the suspense...I think we have discovered a new and great voice and for those of you who love speculative fiction, this is the book for you.  By the middle of the twenty-first century the world is out of time.  On the brink of global environmental cataclysm, a physicist, attempting to harness the ultimate renewable energy source offer the only remaining option....how art mimics life huh...travel with us through time and around the globe...this was for me truly fun! Damian Lawrence holds a BA in Chemistry from Harvard and a Masters for the school of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.  He is visiting from Greece and will stop by to engage and challenge you to think about the environment.  

July 28th 6PM
Leslie Banks Fundraiser at Hue-Man
The Leslie A. Banks' fan club, along with Hue-Man, will host a fundraiser to support one of our favorite authors who needs our help.  And let me tell you, Harlem Loves Leslie A. Banks.  As we informed you last month, Leslie is fighting a serious battle with her health. The outpouring of love shows you the kind of person this amazing woman is.  The LA BANKS AUCTION and book signing right here at Hue-Man will give you an opportunity to support her.  
  
Saturday 30 4PM
I Live You Move 
Lendy E. Demetrius

How does an upwardly mobile woman of color find the balance between her career, love life and friendship...I Live you Move offers a unique perspective on the challenges women face.