Book Event - Blue Beach with Author Karyn Parsons

Name: Book Event - Blue Beach with Author Karyn Parsons
Start: 2026-10-15T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-15T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Sankofa Video Books & Cafe

Thu, Oct 15 · 6:30 PM Sankofa Video Books & Cafe · Columbia Heights

Dive into Blue Beach with author Karyn Parsons, best known as Hilary Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, for an engaging evening of storytelling, conversation, and community. A special book event you won’t want to miss. Moderated by Prof. Akosua Adoma Owusu!

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