# Event Details - **Event Name**: America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Jamon Jordon for a fresh take on America 250 and what it really means from our point of view.About this EventSource Booksellers Neighborhood Foundation presents America 250 from Our Prespective!Looking Back: What do 250 years of Black history teach us about survival, resistance, and progress?Event Title: America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon JordonEvent Type: Fireside Chat (Live Podcast)Date: August 30thTime: 4:00 p.m.Location: Source BooksellersHost: Thomaesa Bailey, the Ultimate Political Girl, Founder of We Own Everything, LLC.Speaker: Jamon JordanTopic: America will commemorate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. For many in the Black community, however, the milestone raises a deeper question: How far have we really come? As Frederick Douglass famously asked, What, to the slave, is the Fourth of JulyThat question continues to challenge us as we reflect on 250 years of being Black in America. To mark this historic moment, Source Booksellers will host a conversation exploring 250 y ears of Black life in America. Together, we examine our history—not only the oppression we endured, but also the extraordinary legacy of survival, resistance, achievement, and resilience that has shaped our communities and our nation.Detroit City Historian Jamon Jordan will lead this timely discussion, offering historical context and insight into where we have been, how far we have come, and what lessons our history holds for the future.Event Partner Organizations:Source BooksellersWe Own Everything, LLC.Detroit is Different Podcast - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/america-250-from-our-perspective-w-jamon-jordon/100001998094837446 - **Event Categories**: contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Detroit - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Source Booksellers - **lat**: 42.3513987 - **long**: -83.06380460000003 - **full address**: Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass Avenue, Detroit, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/05118217dec729ad2b2f58e18d470ecc87df4cc2aabe4d6300582488d244456a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787241189 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon being held? - **A:** America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass Avenue, Detroit, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon? - **A:** America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon is organized by Source Booksellers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Detroit, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If America 250 from Our Perspective w. Jamon Jordon sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "America 250 from Our Perspective w. 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