# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person for a real talk celebrating what it means to be gay, Black, AND Christian!About this EventAbout This EventJoin author, Corporate Operations Leader, Board Member, and Certified Life Coach Michael M. Roberson for an inspiring live keynote reading and book celebration in honor of his debut memoir, Being Gay, Black, and Christian: A Journey of Faith and Identity.This event is more than a book reading—it is an authentic gathering designed to explore what it means to dismantle restrictive codes, stop editing who you are, and step into unedited wholeness.What to ExpectLive Keynote & Excerpt Reading: Hear directly from Michael as he shares compelling scenes from his transition from the basement churches of Inkster, Michigan, to corporate leadership in Washington, D.C.Q&A & Honest Dialogue: Engage in a transparent conversation addressing the intersections of progressive theology, Black queer identity, and professional authority.Community Connection: Connect with a room of peers, faith leaders, and community members who understand the journey of building a life that holds all of who you are.Book Signing & On-Site Sales: Physical copies will be available for purchase on-site, with an exclusive book signing session immediately following the talk.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, November 14, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM ESTLocation: Busboys and Poets (Washington, D.C. NW)Admission: Free RSVP (Early registration strongly encouraged)Website:michaelmroberson.comCome as you are—no edits required. We look forward to welcoming you into the room! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-live-book-talk-and-celebration-being-gay-black-and-christian/100001994952908853 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-11-14T17:45:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Busboys and Poets - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Busboys and Poets - **lat**: 38.9179302 - **long**: -77.0316613 - **full address**: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ef98bb587894afc063f7e094b83367b935e6c698e2575eb750e89a0746ea2b5a-rimg-w1200-h1920-dc17181a-gmir.jpg?v=1785134443 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian being held? - **A:** A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian? - **A:** A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian is organized by Michael M. Roberson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian 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 Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian 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": "A Live Book Talk & Celebration: Being Gay, Black, AND Christian", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ef98bb587894afc063f7e094b83367b935e6c698e2575eb750e89a0746ea2b5a-rimg-w1200-h1920-dc17181a-gmir.jpg?v=1785134443", "startDate": "2026-11-14T13:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-11-14T15:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/a-live-book-talk-and-celebration-being-gay-black-and-christian/100001994952908853", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Busboys and Poets", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2021 14th Street Northwest", "postalCode": "20009", "addressLocality": "Washington", "addressRegion": "DC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.9179302", "longitude": "-77.0316613" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us in person for a real talk celebrating what it means to be gay, Black, AND Christian!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-27", "availabilityEnds": "2026-11-14T15:30:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-07-27", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/a-live-book-talk-and-celebration-being-gay-black-and-christian/100001994952908853" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-27", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-07-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/a-live-book-talk-and-celebration-being-gay-black-and-christian/100001994952908853", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission - Free RSVP" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Michael M. Roberson", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/michael-m-roberson/28051027" } ] } ] ```