# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Author Monika M. Pickett is hosting a book signing and talk in honor of slain teen, Sakia Gunn, of New Jersey.About this EventRed Door presents A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring best-selling novelist Monika M. Pickett, hosted by Kevin E. Taylor. The book signing event will be held in Pickett's home state of New Jersey at Qaali's Café.Fifteen year-old Gunn was killed after she rejected the advances of an older man. She was murdered because, as a young Lesbian, she was not interested. Her freedom to love and choose whom she would love was stolen.Pickett's Pretty Boy Blue trilogy of novels tells the story of young lesbian, Nikki Blue, and shares her testament of perseverance, faith, audacity and love. You will be forever changed once you meet Nikki.This event will be held during Pride Month.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/a-tribute-to-sakia-gunn-featuring-author-monika-m-pickett/100001987662396735
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 21+
  - door_time: 2026-06-27T21:30:00Z
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Qaalii's Cafe
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newark
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Qaalii's Cafe
- **lat**: 40.7410593
- **long**: -74.17126840000002
- **full address**: Qaalii's Cafe, 41 Halsey Street, Newark, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett being held?
  - **A:** A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Qaalii's Cafe, 41 Halsey Street, Newark, United States.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett?
  - **A:** A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett?
  - **A:** A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett is organized by Monika M. Pickett.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett 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 Newark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Tribute To Sakia Gunn featuring Author Monika M. Pickett sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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