# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Voices of Our Community: Author Spotlight & Book Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A community celebration of Gobey Haji’s memoir Makalaangow, highlighting identity, culture, resilience, and powerful storytelling.About this EventJoin us for a warm and lively community event celebrating Gobey Haji and her memoir Makalaangow: Memoirs of an African Woman. Enjoy book readings, a conversation with the author, and time to connect with others. We will explore themes of identity, culture, resilience, and the powerful stories shared in her memoir. This event celebrates African voices, community, and shared experiences. Cultural snacks will be provided to make the afternoon even more special.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/919ecd20-f0d1-11f0-b0af-739c040bf308-rimg-w476-h740-dcf2f3f2-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-louis/voices-of-our-community-author-spotlight-and-book-celebration/100001980478251764
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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

## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Louis
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ritter Hall
- **lat**: 38.6359699
- **long**: -90.2326724
- **full address**: Ritter Hall, 220 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Voices of Our Community: Author Spotlight & Book Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Voices of Our Community: Author Spotlight & Book Celebration takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Ritter Hall, 220 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Voices of Our Community: Author Spotlight & Book Celebration?
  - **A:** Voices of Our Community: Author Spotlight & Book Celebration is organized by Bantu Global Alliance.

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