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Rally Reading Series: Irvin Weathersby, Leila Taylor, and James Stewart III

Published: September 27, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: October 2, 2025
Where: Pete`s Candy Store

Address: 709 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States

The Rally presses forward as we usher in a new season with three literary luminaries. Irvin Weathersby Jr. will explore “In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space” (Viking), Leila Taylor will delve into “Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread” (Repeater), and James Stewart III will examine “Defiant Acts” (Acre Books). These authors will grace the stage at Pete’s on October 2nd at 7:00 p.m., offering their insights and engaging with the audience. Hosted by Ryan D. Matthews, this event is the beating heart of a march within a reading series.

Time: 7:00 pm EDT

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