# Event Details - **Event Name**: What Would The Ancestors Say?? Book Talk/Q&A + Signing with Amanda Seales - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: A book reading, signing, and liberated dialogue that honors the voices of our ancestors while inspiring the freedom of our own.About this EventSmart Funny & Black Productions and Busboys and Poets Books are joining forces for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience that celebrates humor, intellect, and liberation through art, dialogue, and community. This special event brings Amanda Seales’ newest self-published work, "What Would the Ancestors Say??" to DC, inviting audiences into an evening of laughter, learning, and liberation.The event is completely free. Books and merchandise will be for sale after the event, and the first 100 people to arrive will get the opportunity to get their book signed.Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring a book reading, signing, and liberated dialogue that honors the voices of our ancestors while inspiring the freedom of our own.BOOK DESCRIPTIONIf you called on your ancestors, what would they think about the current state of the world? Artistic Intellectual Amanda Seales ("Views from AmandaLand", HBO comedy special I Be Knowin, Small Doses Book & Podcast) has got some ideas! Originally created as a theatrical piece, on the page, What Would the Ancestors Say?? is a genre innovating treat that takes on the written form of a high vibrational social media scroll. Ms. Seales deftly packages dense content into compact contexts through a variety of creative methods. Moving seamlessly in and out of stand up comedy, characters, lecture, dialogue, and prose Ms. Seales answers questions like, "How did Clarence Thomas become a villain?", "What does Palestine have to do with Black Americans?", "Are you the type that Harriet Tubman would shoot if she came back??" and more! Its lessons are enhanced by intricate illustrations, an inspiring foreword, and an additional resources list for readers to further expand their knowledge of the work's themes. Come through the portal with US and engage in philosophical thought about the Black American past and present and imagine the actualizing of a new future. Pop! Pop! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/what-would-the-ancestors-say-book-talk-qanda-signing-with-amanda-seales/100001975143005900 - **Event Categories**: art, comedy, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## 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 14th & V - **lat**: 38.91780869999999 - **long**: -77.0314628 - **full address**: Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: What Would The Ancestors Say?? Book Talk/Q&A + Signing with Amanda Seales - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b0263694fb05f54f67050779fc7a1ed3a6bb4d6fe3df5044e43ccfa9510f93b5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf872b1-gmir.jpg?v=1763966078 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is What Would The Ancestors Say?? Book Talk/Q&A + Signing with Amanda Seales being held? - **A:** What Would The Ancestors Say?? Book Talk/Q&A + Signing with Amanda Seales takes place on Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing What Would The Ancestors Say?? Book Talk/Q&A + Signing with Amanda Seales? - **A:** What Would The Ancestors Say?? Book Talk/Q&A + Signing with Amanda Seales is organized by Busboys and Poets. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** What Would The Ancestors Say?? Book Talk/Q&A + Signing with Amanda Seales is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. 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. 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