Love, Rita: A Book Signing & Conversation with Bridgett M. Davis

Love, Rita: A Book Signing & Conversation with Bridgett M. Davis

Join us for an evening of storytelling, remembrance, and celebration as we honor love and sisterhood.

In collaboration with Da Book Joint and the South Side Community Art Center, we are proud to present a special Book Signing & Discussion for Love, Rita, the transformative memoir by acclaimed author Bridgett M. Davis in an intergenerational dialogue on love, memory & legacy in conversation with, cultural worker and SSCAC Public Programs and Engagement manager, jada-amina.

Date: April 15, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Da Book Joint, 6900 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago

About Love, Rita

A searing tribute to sisterhood and family, profound love and loss, from the acclaimed author of The World According to Fannie Davis.

Bridgett M. Davis tells the story of her beloved older sister Rita, who knew her before she knew herself. Just four years apart in age, the sisters evolved from childhood rivals into best friends, navigating the joys and struggles of Black womanhood together.

Rita was a force—attending Fisk University at sixteen, becoming a car test driver, an amateur belly dancer, earning her MBA, and ultimately serving as a beloved special education teacher. She lived boldly and fearlessly, shaping Bridgett’s understanding of what it meant to truly embrace life.

When Rita’s life was tragically cut short by lupus at forty-four, Bridgett was left with one heartbreaking question: Why Rita? In this stunning memoir, she crafts a brave and beautiful homage—not only celebrating the extraordinary bond of sisterhood but also illuminating what it means to live, love, and die as a Black woman in America.

Pre-order your copy of Love, Rita when you register for the event. Books will be available for pick-up on-site during the signing. Limited quantities will be available for purchase at the event, so reserving your copy in advance is recommended

Why Attend?

• Meet Bridgett M. Davis in person and have your copy of Love, Rita signed.

• Engage in a thought-provoking conversation about sisterhood, memory, and legacy.

• Experience the warmth and community of Da Book Joint, a space dedicated to literature and Black storytelling.

• Celebrate this collaboration between Da Book Joint and the South Side Community Art Center, two institutions committed to preserving and uplifting Black art and culture.

Join us in this gathering to honor love, loss, and the stories that shape us. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!

Host or Publisher Da Book Joint