The Atlas

Blackened Salmon

8 ounce grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly).Allergies: Dairy (butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic.Our Atlantic salmon is farm-raised in Fairy Island Scotland. One of our most popular dishes. Can be made without the sauce to be dairy-free.

Fried Chicken

Choice of one or two pieces 6 oz. crusted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, herb-mushroom sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly).Chicken is halal, cage-free, antibiotic-free and veggie-fed. Crust is buttermilk and cornmeal.Possible Allergies: Dairy (cream sauce and mashed potatoes), Onions (shallots), Garlic.

Fried Catfish

10oz fried catfish fillet served with capers, collard greens, jalapeño grits, and tomato coulis sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly).Allergies: Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic.Coated in cornmeal.

Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta

Ground chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, penne pasta, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic bread. Can be made without mushrooms or shallots. Chorizo is chicken sausage, not diced chicken and is not halal. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Gluten, Dairy (cream sauce, parmesan cheese), Onions (shallots), Garlic, Mushroom.

Crab Cakes (market Price)

2 super lump crab cakes (eggs, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, old bay) green beans, remoulade sauce. Allergies: Gluten, Seafood (crab), Shellfish (crab), Onion.Can be served without sauce to be dairy-free.

Shrimp & Grits

5 tail on shrimp, tomatoes, roasted corn, asparagus, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce and crab grits.Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Dairy, Tomato, Onion (shallots) Garlic.

Vegan Lovers Pasta

Penne pasta, vegan Italian "sausage," asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, herbs, vegan "Bolognese" sauce, garlic bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Tomato, mushroom, onion, gluten, garlic.

New - Blackened Mahi Mahi

Blackened mahi mahi, jasmine rice, French beans, mango salsa, lemon butter sauce.Possible Allergies: Seafood, Dairy

Nachos

Yellow corn tortilla chips, guacamole, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, roasted corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly) You can add beef barbacoa or chicken carnitas.Possible Allergies: Dairy, onion, garlic, tomato

Wings Inferno

Choice of half or one dozen chicken wings (flats/drums), inferno sauce (hot sauce/BBQ sauce), carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing (Gluten-Free Friendly). The chicken is halal.

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts, white balsamic vinaigrette (V+G).Allergies: Shallots

Firecracker Shrimp

Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly)Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion

Catfish Fingers

Fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli

Cauliflower Bites

Cauliflower marinated in garlic harissa served with cilantro-lemon aioli.

Shrimp Crab Fritters

Shrimp, crab, onion, bell peppers, corn, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, dill pickle aioli. Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, gluten

Hummus And Pita

Chickpeas, kalamata olives, olive oil, tahini, paprika, pita bread (Vegan). Substitute carrots/celery for the pita bread to make Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, sesame, garlic, gluten.

New - Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Potatoes, parmesan, garlic, butter - VegetarianPossible Allergies: Dairy

New - Cotija Cheese Rolls

Filo dough, cheese, pepper flakes, caramelized tomato sauce- Vegetarian* Possible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Tomatoes

Vegan Nachos

Yellow corn chips, black beans, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly)Cheese sauce ingredients: Filtered water, Creamy Original Chao Slices [coconut oil, modified potato starch, fermented chao tofu (soybeans, sesame oil, calcium sulfate), sea salt, natural flavor, olive extract, beta carotene], nutritional yeast, modified corn starch, hot sauce (distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt), spices. Possible Allergies: Coconut, Soy, Onion, Nut

Vegan Bbq "chicken" Bites

Soy protein, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce, scallion , black sesame seed (Vegan)Add to Possible Allergies: Sesame Seed, Gluten

Quinoa Kale Salad

Smith apple, red onion, goat cheese, fennel, toasted almond, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: DairyPossible Allergies: Dairy, Nut

Caesar Salad*

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies).Possible Allergies: Dairy.

Cobb Salad

Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, bacon, avocado, boiled egg, red onion, tomato, roasted corn, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. (Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Egg, Onion, Dairy

Roasted Beet Salad

Mixed greens, mango, red onion, goat cheese, candied pecan, cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut, Onion

Falafel Salad

Falafel, mixed field greens, tomato, sweet potato, cucumber, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Sesame

Busboys House Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).

New - Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mixed peppers, Kalamata olives, pickled banana peppers, feta cheese with lemon feta vinaigrette - Vegetarian * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion

Spinach And Fruit Salad

Baby spinach, mango, strawberries, caramelized onion, grape tomato, goat cheese, roasted almonds, ginger vinaigrette - Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly without bread* Possible Allergies: Dairy (goat cheese), Nuts (almonds), Onion.

Steak & Asparagus Salad*

Sirloin steak, baby kale, fingerling potato, tomato, caramelized onion, cucumbers, gorgonzola cheese, yuzu vinaigrette (Gluten-Free Friendly)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onions

Bacon & Cheddar Burger*

Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.

Turkey Burger*

Turkey patty (ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms), lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Patty cannot be modified.Possible Allergies: Onion, Mushroom, Gluten.

Busboys Burger*

Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten.

Mediterranean Lamb Burger*

Lamb patty (onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley), tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, pita bread served with your choice of side.The patty can not be modified. Possbile Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Garlic, Gluten.

Vegan Burger

Mixed vegetable patty (green peas, cut corn, diced carrots, onions, green beans, soy flour, wheat flour, rice flour, brown rice, garlic powder), lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side (Vegan).Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy

Egg & Cheddar Burger*

Brisket beef patty, fried, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.No egg substitutions.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Tomato, Gluten.

Chicken Panini

Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread.Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal.

Cubano Panini

Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.

Grilled Cheese Panini

Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

Tempeh Panini

Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, French loaf (Vegan).Possible Allergies: Gluten.

Roasted Vegetable Panini

Eggplant, red onions, arugula, pesto, cremini mushroom, goat cheese, Schiacciata bread - Vegetarian * Possible Allergies: Onion, Dairy, Gluten, pesto/nuts

Avocado Panini

Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.

New - Reuben Panini

Corn beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, Swiss Cheese on Rye Bread* Possible Allergies: Dairy

White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Served warm with coconut ice cream (Homemade)

Mini Key Lime Pie

(Homemade)

Chocolate Layer Cake

Carrot Cake

(Vegetarian).

Mini Apple Pie W/ Vanilla Ice Cream

Warm, homemade mini apple pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Mini Pecan Pie W/ Vanilla Ice Cream

Warm, homemade mini pecan pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

Vanilla Ice Cream Bowl

2 scoops of vanilla ice creamPossible Allergies: Dairy

Raspberry Sorbet Bowl

2 scoops of raspberry sorbet

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake

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Coconut Ice Cream Bowl

2 scoops of coconut ice creamPossible Allergies: Dairy

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

Crab Cake Sandwich

Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, Old Bay tartar sauce (on side), brioche bun. Crab cake is not Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Seafood, Dairy.

Falafel Sandwich

6 falafel balls, hummus spread, pickled radish, cucumber relish, tomatoes, onions, served on pita bread. (Tahini sauce is sesame seed paste and is in the falafel balls as well). Possible Allergies: Sesame, Garlic, Chickpeas.

Vegan Bbq "beef" Sandwich

Soy protein beef, spicy korean BBQ sauce, vegan coleslaw, brioche bun (Vegan).

New - Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, pesto, basil oil, baguette- VegetarianPossible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Pesto

New - Halal Turkey Sandwich

Halal turkey, Swiss cheese, LTO, dijonnaise, toasted rustic bread * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten

Vegan "chicken" Sandwich

Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).

Vegan "tuna" Salad Sandwich

Scoop of vegan tuna (chickpeas, relish, nori, onion, celery, carrots, vegan mayo), lettuce, tomato, toasted bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, Onion, Gluten.

Kid's Penne Pasta

penne pasta, Alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)

Kid's Chicken Tenders

Breaded fried chicken tenders with your choice of kid's side and kid's drink.

Kid's Grilled Cheese

grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit (Vegetarian)

Side French Fries

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

Side Collard Greens

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

Side Crab Grits

Gluten Free Friendly

Side Sweet Potato Fries

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits

Side Wild Rice

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

Side Mashed Potatoes

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

Side Sautéed Spinach

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

Fruit Bowl (lg)

Vegan

Side Caesar Salad*

New - Side Organic Purple Rice

New - Side Garlic Parmesan French Beans

Side Asparagus

Side Broccoli

Side House Salad

Side Quinoa

Bowl Of Beef Chili

Ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato, cumin, kidney beans, green peppers, cheese, sour cream, yellow corn tortilla chips (Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion.

Cup Of Harira Soup

8 ounce cup of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).

Bowl Of Harira Soup

10 ounce bowl of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).

Bean And Rice Bowl

Black bean, organic purple rice & quinoa, sauteed mixed onion and bell peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo.- Vegan, Gluten-Free FriendlyAllergies: Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato.

Chile Tofu Bowl

Tofu, red pepper, red onion, mushroom, cauliflower, potatoes, kale, garlic, olive oil. (Vegan, Gluten-free friendly).

Vegan Bbq "beef" Bowl

Broccoli, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, Asian slaw, sesame ginger sauce.

Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa, grilled eggplant, asparagus, mushrooms, caramelized sweet potatoes, avocado, red peppers, kale, romesco vinaigrette (Vegan).

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

No refills

Apple Juice

Carrot Juice

Cranberry Juice

Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

Mango Juice

Pineapple Juice

Pomegranate Juice

Coffee

Regular coffee - smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark Roast.Decaf coffee - spice-like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & raisins; medium body with a smooth finish. Dark roast

Espresso

Regular - low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.

Hot Chocolate

Iced Coffee

Americano

Big Daddy

Directions:2 sugar in the raw packets3 shots of espresso (1 double / 1 single)Stir sugar and espresso together.Pour milk over top.Garnished with half packet of sugar in the raw.

Macchiato

Cafe Medici

Cortado

Milk/syrup Shot

Red Eye (coffee + 1 Espresso Shot)

Black Eye (coffee + 2 Espresso Shots)

Cappuccino

Cafe Au Lait

Latte

Spiced Chai Latte

In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pintTo-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cupDirections:3oz chai concentrate3oz milk choiceSteam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold.Garnish with powdered cinnamon

Big Daddy

Directions:2 sugar in the raw packets3 shots of espresso (1 double / 1 single)Stir sugar and espresso together.Pour milk over top.Garnished with half packet of sugar in the raw.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin Pumpkin syrup2-3 shakes powdered cinnamonDouble espresso shotPour milk over top.

Sweet Spice Latte

Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin organic caramel syrup2-3 shakes powdered cinnamonDouble espresso shotPour milk over top

Matcha Latte (tea)

In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pintTo-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cupDirections:1 teaspoon matcha powder6oz milk choiceSteam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold.

Hot Cider

Thin Mint Latte

Directions:1 pump ghirardelli black label (Dark chocolate)2 pumps (1/2oz) Monin peppermint syrupDouble espresso shotStir syrup and espresso together in mug.Pour milk over top.

Dirty Chai Latte

White Chocolate Latte

Mocha Latte

Turning Violet Latte

Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Ube syrup1 pumps (1/4oz) lavender syrup Double espresso shotPour milk over topGarnish with rose petals

Jade Cloud (green)

Jasmine (green)

English Bfast (black)

Earl Grey (black)

Peppermint (herbal)

Chamomile Medley (herbal)

Extra Tea Bag

Turmeric Ginger (herbal)

Blueberry Hibiscus (herbal)

Strawberry Blossom

strawberry rose syrupvanilla syrup cold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam

Honey Caramel

Directions:honey syrupcold brew coffeesweet cream cold foamgraham crackers crumbs

Mint Mocha

Ghirardelli dark chocolatemint syrupcold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam

Lem/pom

Lemonade

Stubborn Cola

Stubborn Zero Calorie Cola

Sierra Mist

Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola

Stubborn Orange Hibiscus Soda

Schweppes Ginger Ale

Club Soda

Lavender Lemonade

Iced Tea

Ginger Beer

Tonic Water

Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer Refill

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple Refill

Acqua Panna Still Water Bottle

S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water Bottle

Milk

Acqua Panna Still Water Bottle (copy)

Stubborn Root Beer

Wild Bay - Kombucha (non-alcholic)

Busboys Haze Ipa (16oz Togo)

Equal Marriage Hefeweizen (16oz Togo)

Dc Brau - Pale Ale (16oz Togo)

The Public - Pale AleSweet caramel and heavily floral aroma accented by mild citrus notes introduced by Centennial hopsSimilar beer - Sierra Nevada

Kombucha Beer - Remnant Farm (16oz Togo)

Atlas Stout (16oz Togo)

Blue Moon | Belgian-style | White Ale (16oz Togo)

City-state | 8 Wards Ipa (16oz Togo)

Solace Oupost | Broad Street | Brown Ale (16oz Togo)

Poetic Pils (16oz Togo)

Poets Seasonal (16oz Togo)

Pinot Noir | Grayson Cellars | Btl

Winery: Hahn WineryRegion: CaliforniaSustainableTasting notes: Dark cherry, strawberry, violets, sweet oak. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Malbec | Tilia | Btl

Winery: Santa JuliaRegion: ArgentinaVegan, Sustainable.Tasting notes: Notes of black cherries, rose petal, black berry, chocolate. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Renegade Red Blend | Ancient Peaks | Btl

Winery: Ancient PeaksRegion: CaliforniaSustainableBlend: shiraz, zinfandel, malbec, petic verdot, petit syrah. Tasting notes: blue berry, boysenberry, cocoa and black cherryMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Garnacha | Bodegas Bosao | Btl

Tempranillo | Carlos Cerres | Blt

Cabernet Sauvignon | Bernard Griffin | Btl

Winery: Barnard GriffinRegion: Columbia Valley, WashingtonSustainable. Tasting notes: Oak spices, vanilla, orange zest and dark berry. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase

Merlot | Dante | Blt

Winery: Dante Region: CaliforniaSustainable. Tasting notes: Cherry, creme caramel, black berry, toasted oak. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase

Riesling | Dr. Heyden | Btl - To-go

Winery: Dr. HeydenRegion: GermanyVegan and SustainableTasting notes: lemon zest, peach, ripe apricot. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Chardonnay | Sean Minor | Btl - To-g0

Winery: Ancient PeaksRegion: CaliforniaSustainable, VeganTasting notes: Tropical fruit, creamy toasty oak, pineapple. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Chenin Blanc/viognier Blend | Pine Ridge | Btl - To-go

Winery: Pine RidgeRegion: CaliforniaSustainableTasting notes: ripe peach, honey suckle, orange blossom and melon. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Pinot Grigio | Zenato | Btl - To-go

Winery: ZenatoRegion: Veneto, ItalySustainableTasting notes: White peach, green apple. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Sauvignon Blanc | Villa Maria | Btl - To-go

Winery: Ponga Region: New ZealandVegan and SustainableTasting notes: ripe citrus, topical fruit and white peach. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Prosecco | Zardetto | Btl

Winery: Zardetto Region: ItalyVegan and Organic. Tasting notes: Apricot, green apple, white flowers, citrus notes. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Cava | Mas Fi | Btl

Winery: Mas FiRegion: SpainSustainable, VeganTasting notes: apple, citrus, papaya and thymeMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Pink Moscato | Bellafina | Btl

Winery: SimonetRegion: FranceSustainable, VeganTasting notes: red fruit, passionfruitMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase

Xite Energy Drink (12oz Togo)

peach-passionfruit or raspberry-watermelon

Antioxidant (16oz Togo)

pomegranate, spiced pear, honey, fresh blueberries, yuzu, seltzer

Purple Haze (6oz Togo)

lavender, lemonade, buttefly pea flower tea, agave

Feeling Adventurous (16oz Togo)

Mango, guava, pineapple juice, and coconut milk.

Self-care Is The Best Care (16oz Togo)

Prickly pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.

Wild Bay Kombucha - Non-alcoholic (12oz Togo)

Wild Bay Kombucha - Organic and kosher.

Immunity Boost (16oz Togo)

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This Is The Honey By Kwame Alexander

A breathtaking poetry collection on hope, heart, and heritage from the most prominent and promising Black poets and writers of our time, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander.

This Could Be Us By Kennedy Ryan

From the author of 'Before I Let Go' comes a deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from “one of the finest romance writers of our age.”

Your Voice, Your Vote By Leah Henderson

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Jimmy's Rhythm And Blues By Michelle Meadows

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How The Boogeyman Became A Poet By Tony Keith Jr.

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The Unfortunates By J.k. Chukwu

A bitingly funny debut about a queer, half-Nigerian college sophomore who, enraged and exhausted by the racism at her elite college, is determined to reveal the truth about The Unfortunates—the unlucky subset of Black undergrads who Just. Keep. Disappearing.

The Moon That Turns You Back By Hala Alyan

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Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises By Angela Y. Davis

A major collection of essays and speeches from pioneering freedom fighter Angela Y. Davis

My Brother, My Land By Sami Hermez

A riveting and unapologetic account of Palestinian resistance, the story of one family's care for their land, and a reflection on love and heartache while living under military occupation.

Chicano Frankenstein By Daniel A. Olivas

A modern retelling of the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley classic that addresses issues of belonging and assimilation. With elements of science fiction, horror, political satire and romance, Chicano Frankenstein confronts our nation’s bigotries and the question of what it truly means to be human.

The Jinn Daughter By Rania Hanna

From Virginia-based author Rania Hanna comes a stunning debut novel and an impressive feat of storytelling that pulls together Middle Eastern mythology, magic, and ancient legend in the gripping story of a mother’s struggle to save her only daughter.

Who's Afraid Of Gender? By Judith Butler

From global icon Judith Butler comes a bold, essential account of how a fear of gender is fueling reactionary politics around the world.

Imagination: A Manifesto By Ruha Benjamin

Drawing from the work of visionaries—including Black feminists, climate activists, Afrofuturists, and troublemakers of all sorts—Imagination: A Manifesto explores the possibility and practices required to imagine and create more just and habitable worlds.

Horse By Geraldine Brooks

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice

Black Women Taught Us By Jenn M. Jackson

Fearless essays that reclaim the work and words of Black women activists, abolitionists, and movement makers who have long fought for liberation and justice—from an essential new voice in Black feminism.

How To Live Free In A Dangerous World By Shayla Lawson

Poet and journalist Shayla Lawson offers daring and exquisitely crafted essays, where they journey across the globe, find beauty in tumultuous times, and powerfully disrupt constraints of race, gender, and disability.

Smoke Kings By Jahmal Mayfield

In the vein of Get Out and Razorblade Tears, a feast of noir fiction and probing social commentary that asks us to consider what would happen if reparations were finally charged and exacted.

When Moon Blooms By Aida Salazar

As a child admires the moon, their mother imparts ancestral knowledge of the moon's phases and their relationship to nature and humanity.

Wandering Stars By Tommy Orange

From the author of the breakout bestseller There There, Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family in a story that is by turns shattering and wondrous.

James By Percival Everett

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The Black Box By Henry Louis Gates Jr.

A magnificent, foundational reckoning with how Black Americans have used the written word to define and redefine themselves, in resistance to the lies of racism and often in heated disagreement with each other, over the course of the country’s history.

Get Off My Neck By Debbie Hines

A deeply revealing exposé of the American prosecutorial system and its historic and present racial inequities—and how we can transform the system to one of fairness and justice.

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H Is For Hope: Climate Change From A-z By Elizabeth Kolbert

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Tender Reminders By Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah

This powerful deck of 50 cards offers validation, support, encouragement to anyone who has endured racial trauma--from the author of Racial Wellness.

Our Hidden Conversations By Michele Norris

Award-winning journalist Michele Norris offers a transformative dialogue on race and identity in America, unearthed through her decade-long work at The Race Card Project.

Curlfriends: New In Town By Sharee Miller

New Kid meets The Baby-sitters Club in this graphic novel series opener about the Curlfriends, four inseparable Black girls who show us the meaning of true friendship--and being your true self.

I Affirm Me By Nyasha Williams

This board book adaptation of the successful picture book is an empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth.

Resist Hat

Stainless Steel Water Bottle

17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle

Busboys Hat

Embroidered grey baseball cap with white Busboys and Poets logo- 100% bio-washed twill- Low-profile, 6 panel hat with pre-curved visor- Adjustable self-fabric back with buckle closure

Resist Beanie

Ready made for fall and winter, this resist beanie will keep your conscious head warm