Brunch Bites & Books w/ Tiffany D. Cross & Joy-Ann Reid

Schedule

Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Eaton DC | Washington, DC

Join us for a special brunch bites & book event w/ bestselling authors Tiffany D. Cross & Joy-Ann Reid!
About this Event

MahoganyBooks is excited to host bestselling authors & journalists Tiffany D. Cross & Joy-Ann Reid for an exciting brunch bites & books fireside chat. This specialty brunch event is in celebration of Tiffany's latest book,

With a blend of humor, pathos, and hard-hitting cultural analysis, Cross takes us on an intimate journey through the internal and external battles we face, illuminating community and critiquing the politics of being a Black woman today.

Light brunch & a signed copy of Love, Me will be included with your ticket.

Seats are limited (first come, first serve basis) so RSVP today! You won't want to miss this!

Grab an auntie, cousin or friend and come get your life at this amazing event!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

In searing dispatches, Love, Me is a timely affirmation for Black women in a world that has undervalued them for centuries. Sunny Hostin praises it as "thee Black woman's story for this era. It is both political and personal. It is both timely and, quite frankly, overdue."

Will we ever get back the love we give? That's what millions of Black women are asking. Whether it's the men in our lives, our experiences in our workplaces, or America itself, the country we built, we are fighting for the consideration, kindness, and respect we are due.

Black women are being silenced. Our history is being whitewashed and our contribution downplayed. Efforts persist to reduce our existence entirely. We are fighting for love, our lives, and livelihoods while a burning America continues to stand on our shoulders as it has throughout time.

In Love, Me, Cross brings to life the souls of Black women today. In the face of a failing democracy, dwindling opportunity, and elusive love, she tells the story of how we, women of accomplishment and endurance, relentlessly use our humanity to preserve ourselves, our culture, and civilization. Bold and provocative, Cross invites Black women to go from hopeless to hopeful as we fight to achieve our dreams, secure the love we deserve, and preserve the home we built. She argues that we must repair our personhood and society, and that starts with giving ourselves something to believe in,

Cross takes us on an intimate journey through the internal and external battles we face, illuminating community and critiquing the politics of being a Black woman today. With a blend of humor, pathos, and hard-hitting cultural analysis, Cross tackles issues like race, relationships, sex, family, economics, health, labor, and love. By bringing Black women to the fore-front, she honors not just her story, but our story.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER: Tiffany D. Cross is a journalist, television and podcast host, speaker, and author. She previously hostedThe Cross Connectionon MSNBC where she averaged 4.6 million viewers a month. She is a former co-host of the NAACP Image Award–winning podcast,Native Land Pod. She attended Clark Atlanta University. She splits her time between Washington DC and New York City.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER: Joy-Ann Reid is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Medgar and Myrlie, which won an NAACP Image Award. She hosted MSNBC’s prime-time show The ReidOut for five years, and she previously hosted AM Joy on weekends. Her other books include the New York Times bestseller The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story. The former managing editor of The Grio, Reid has had columns appearing in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Miami Herald, New York, and The Daily Beast. She lives in Maryland and Brooklyn.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

  • 12 PM - Doors Open | 12:30 PM Conversation Begins
  • Please email us at at least 14 days in advance at [email protected] should you need any accommodations to attend this event.
  • Photographs may be taken during the event WITHOUT FLASH.
  • Note: By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any photographs or videos taken.
  • Please tag us and use #mahoganybooks, #blackbooksmatter, and #tiffanydcross on social media.

--Let's have an amazing afternoon,

Derrick, Ramunda & The MahoganyBooks Team

Where is it happening?

Eaton DC, 1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, United States
Tickets

USD 55.20

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
MahoganyBooks

Host or Publisher MahoganyBooks

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Washington

Nationals vs. Orioles \u2014 PNC Diamond Club Experience
Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Nationals vs. Orioles — PNC Diamond Club Experience

Nationals Park

WORKSHOPS
Brews & I Do's: A Cool & Casual Local Wedding Pop-Up
Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Brews & I Do's: A Cool & Casual Local Wedding Pop-Up

Aslin Beer Company

POP-UPS WORKSHOPS
2026 Brookland House and Garden Tour
Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm 2026 Brookland House and Garden Tour

GBGC House Tour Starting Point

NONPROFIT
Jackson Art Center OPEN STUDIOS Spring 2026
Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Jackson Art Center OPEN STUDIOS Spring 2026

3050 R St NW

ART MUSIC
Pet Loss Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm Pet Loss Cafe at Congressional Cemetery

Congressional Cemetery, E Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA

Cheese 101: American Cheesemakers
Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm Cheese 101: American Cheesemakers

Ama

WORKSHOPS
SGx 2026
Sun, 17 May at 01:30 pm SGx 2026

Washington Hilton

ART CONTESTS
Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles
Sun, 17 May at 01:35 pm Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles

Nationals Park

Reading the City Book Club
Wed, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Reading the City Book Club

Solid State Books

B&N Georgetown History Book Club
Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 pm B&N Georgetown History Book Club

Barnes & Noble

The TEEN New Deal USA 250 Countdown & Rally
Sat, 03 Jan at 11:00 am The TEEN New Deal USA 250 Countdown & Rally

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

ART LITERARY-ART
IN-GALLERY | Portrait Gallery Reading Rhythms
Thu, 22 Jan at 05:15 pm IN-GALLERY | Portrait Gallery Reading Rhythms

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

ART
2026 Race to Read 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Fri, 06 Mar at 01:00 pm 2026 Race to Read 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

District of Columbia

SPORTS NONPROFIT
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 pm The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

DC Arts Center (DCAC), 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

The Reading Room: An Unplugged Gathering
Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm The Reading Room: An Unplugged Gathering

SANCTUARY at Love Your Tribe

HEALTH-WELLNESS NONPROFIT
IN-PERSON Heure du Conte
Sat, 04 Apr IN-PERSON Heure du Conte

Alliance Française de Washington DC

Library of Congress Guided Tour with Walking Tour from Union Station
Sat, 04 Apr Library of Congress Guided Tour with Walking Tour from Union Station

Union Station

ENTERTAINMENT MEETUPS
Author Panel - Environment: Small actions having\u00a0a big impact - at Conn Ave
Mon, 20 Apr at 06:00 pm Author Panel - Environment: Small actions having a big impact - at Conn Ave

Politics and Prose Bookstore

ART LITERARY-ART
Special Heure du Conte with local author Alice Chen Kitterman
Sat, 25 Apr Special Heure du Conte with local author Alice Chen Kitterman

Alliance Française de Washington DC

ART LITERARY-ART
Rich In Mercy - Small Group Discussion\/ Discusi\u00f3n en grupos
Sat, 25 Apr at 12:45 pm Rich In Mercy - Small Group Discussion/ Discusión en grupos

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

What's Happening Next in Washington?

Discover Washington Events