# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black History Month Book Signing with Rāwī Akhbar Mpodol Ion (Ben)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special Black History Month author event at Kathy’s Corner Shop.

? Friday, February 21
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
? 100 S. Main St., North East, MD

Meet local Cecil County author Rāwī Akhbar Mpodol Ion, known locally as Ben, as he signs copies of his newly released book, Ancestral Bloodline: The Black Crown.

This powerful non-fiction narrative explores African heritage, spirituality, ancestral traditions, and cultural identity, rooted in the practices of the Bamileke people of Cameroon. Blending personal discovery with historical reflection, the book examines resilience, legacy, and the reclaiming of cultural identity in a modern world.

Buy the book at Kathy's!

✨ About the book
Ancestral Bloodline: The Black Crown weaves together history, spirituality, and personal insight to explore the balance between ancestral wisdom and contemporary life. Through themes of ritual, memory, and identity, the book invites readers into a deeper understanding of heritage and self-discovery.

We’re honored to host this author signing in recognition of Black History Month, celebrating storytelling, heritage, and local voices.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-east/black-history-month-book-signing-with-rāwī-akhbar-mpodol-ion-ben/200029663677517
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: North East
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kathy's Corner Shop
- **lat**: 39.599408
- **long**: -75.942372
- **full address**: Kathy's Corner Shop, 2 West St, North East, MD 21901-3936, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Kathy's Corner Shop (https://allevents.in/org/kathys-corner-shop/20868195)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Kathy's Corner Shop, 2 West St, North East, MD 21901-3936, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kathy's Corner Shop
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** black-history-month, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Black History Month Book Signing with Rāwī Akhbar Mpodol Ion (Ben) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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