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Reading Came First Book Club: A Black Queer History of the United States

About this event

The 'Reading Came First' Book Club, organized by RAPBRARY in partnership with The Closet Unlocked and Nobody's Darling Bar, focuses on celebrating literature by Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ authors. The upcoming meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:00 at Nobody's Darling, 1744 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL. The session will feature a discussion on 'A Black Queer History of the United States' by C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost, along with curated cocktails and themed drink mixes. Participants can enjoy book discounts at Women & Children's First Bookstore using the code DARLING. The program aims to foster community engagement and meaningful dialogue around Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ experiences.

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