Akoma Coffee & Books

Let’s Talk Community Chats
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Let’s Talk Community Chats are community gatherings where we bring new parents together with doulas, lactation consultants, and other caregivers in order to offer families education and support, free of charge, around safe sleep and breastfeeding Drop by to chat plus recieve complimentary supplies like diapers and sleep sacks! These chats will be held monthly from April to August on the third Saturday of every month from 2:00-4:00 pm.

BABA MWALIMU BARUTI - AFRIKAN-CENTERED CONSCIOUSNESS VS THE NEW WORLD ORDER
2024-04-14 12:00 - 17:00
Baba Baruti is returning to the Black Dot Cultural Center to give a lecture on what he deems is the MOST IMPORTANT book written by Nana Amos Wilson: Afrikan-centered Consciousness VS The New World Order: Garveyism in the Age of Globalism.

In two masterful lectures contained within the pages of this modest text, Dr. Wilson challenges the all too pervasive assumption and false perception that the “New World Order” is somehow ordained-that if Afrikan people are to progress, they have no other alternative but to remain colonized by White-Western interests. This of course is patently false. Dr. Wilson debunks this myth with an insightful analysis of the Legacy of Marcus Garvey and the proven validity of African-centered consciousness as a necessary psychological and material tool in the struggle for true liberation.

Baba Mwalimu K. Bomani Baruti is co-founder and co-director of Akoben Institute, a full-time, independent, Afrikan-centered homeschooling program for middle and high schoolers that celebrated its 21st year of service to our community. He has written and self-published 27 books (and 5 workbooks) addressing issues ranging from manhood to chess, the Middle Passage, and relationships to education to security. He is a former faculty at Chicago State University and Morehouse College. For the last twenty years, he has continued this work through teaching courses, classes, and lectures online at the Akoben Institute for Adults and Youth. He has been married to Yaa Mawusi Baruti for 35 years and they have one daughter, Alaya, who lives with her husband and six children.

About Akoben House

Independent Publishers

Akoben House is an independent, Afrikan-centered publishing company. Founded in 2000 by Mwalimu K. Bomani and Yaa Mawusi Baruti, it is dedicated to disseminating consciousness-raising writings. Read More

Melodic Moments
2024-03-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
Join us each Saturday morning for our live Melodic Moments featuring Atlanta’s local musicians. Each week we will feature a different artist while you listen and have a great cup of coffee or organic tea.

BDCC Chess Club
2024-03-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
COFFEEHOUSE CHESS CLUB (CASUAL CHESS SESSIONS)

Open Chess Sessions for people who play casually. Weekday meet-up where you can find friendly people who seek to play informal (casual) chess, also referred to as ‘Coffee House Chess’. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned chess master, you’re welcome to join in the fun.

Black Dot Open Mic Night
2024-03-28 19:00 - 23:58 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
For vendor/sponsorship inquiries contact 470-500-6596

ARTIST SIGNUP

Weekly Lineup:

1st Thursday:

2nd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof

3rd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof

4th Thursday:

5th Thursday (When Available): 5th Dimensional Thursday hosted by Nafis “Maqisapa” Sabir

Welcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you will find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event, held in the City of Lithonia, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers, dancers, rappers, poets, instrumentalists, and storytellers from Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Conyers, Stockbridge, and all over Georgia

If you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals, be inspired by phenomenal performances, and experience the power of Black artists, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories.Open Mics at Black Dot are always Good Vibes. It is a Safe Space for Artists to Express Themselves freely, and to create and collaborate. Welcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you can find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event, held in the City of Lithonia, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers, dancers, rappers, poets, instrumentalists, and storytellers from Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Conyers, Stockbridge, and all over Georgia If you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals, be inspired by phenomenal performances, and experience the power of Black artist, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories.

Soul Cleansing Sound Bath
2024-03-22 20:30 - 21:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
Come experience the soothing vibrations of a crystal bowl sound healing session. Let harmonious sounds wash over your body and melt the stress away.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a small pillow for your comfort.

Wellness Wednesday - Black Healing Circle
2024-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
