# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr. - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person for an inspiring author talk with Touré Roberts and special guest Leslie Odom Jr. - don't miss it!About this EventWhat to expect:-Moderated conversation with Touré Roberts and special guest Leslie Odom Jr.-Photo op and book signingAbout Touré RobertsTouré Roberts is a globally respected thought leader at the intersection of faith, business, innovation, and impact. As a bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, producer, and co-senior pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas, he brings a unique perspective to questions of purpose and calling.Founder of One Church LA and leader of Eight Eighteen Investments, Touré focuses on impact ventures that create meaningful change. He hosts the acclaimed podcast "THE CALLED", equipping entrepreneurs and leaders with the clarity and confidence to pursue their purpose.Touré is a trusted voice to executives, creatives, and change-makers navigating purpose and transition. He lives between Los Angeles and Dallas with his wife Sarah Jakes Roberts and their blended family. His new book, Knowing, will be available nationwide on April 28, 2026.https://www.toureroberts.com/About Leslie Odom Jr.Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted, award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor. With a career that spans all performance genres, he has received recognition with Tony and Grammy Awards as well as multiple Emmy and Academy Award nominations for his excellence and achievements in Broadway, television, film, and music. Most recently, Odom made his long-awaited return to Broadway to star in, and co-produce, the new Broadway production of the classic American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by the legendary Ossie Davis, which opened in September 2023 to widespread critical acclaim. Additionally, he stars in the highly anticipated sequel to the original iconic film The Exorcist for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures out October 6, 2023. Odom is a BMG recording artist and has released four full-length albums.About KnowingYou may not have all the answers, but you can Know.The world is loud, uncertain, and unsettled--and almost everyone feels it. Concerns about the future loom while anxiety rates continue to climb across the globe. Confusion and overwhelm have become a quiet epidemic in our homes and our minds.In Knowing, bestselling author Touré Roberts offers a path out of the noise and into a deep internal clarity. Drawing from his own transformative journey, from his experience as an entrepreneur, pastor, and counselor, and from the findings of science, Roberts shows how reconnecting with the deep awareness within you can restore confidence, direction, and peace.This book will help you:· Break free from confusion, hesitation, and second-guessing· Recognize how trauma and stress distort your perception--and how to clear the fog· Make grounded, confident decisions even in chaotic times· Rebuild inner trust and regain an assurance of directionYou don't have to escape uncertainty. You don't have to predict the future. But you can learn to perceive what truly matters and move forward with a steady confidence that nothing in the world can shake. Knowing is your invitation to discover how.For more information, contact us at team@nab2.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/author-talk-featuring-touré-roberts-special-guest-leslie-odom-jr/100001986928400332 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, business, music, fine-arts, theatre, comedy - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.99, max: 29.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Abyssinian Baptist Church - **lat**: 40.8166821 - **long**: -73.9415561 - **full address**: The Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 West 138th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/65ef34f728ff575112c764b0c300488e1cf38cacb43ee610e1a7fd4173ce44eb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcefd34c-gmir.jpg?v=1775792704 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr. being held? - **A:** Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr. takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 West 138th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr.? - **A:** Tickets for Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr. are priced at USD 30 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 30Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr.? - **A:** Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr. is organized by National Association of Black Bookstores. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author Talk featuring Touré Roberts + Special Guest Leslie Odom Jr. is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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