From Baltimore all the way to Lagos... there's a story to tell. Join us as we welcome writer, critic and founder of The Laurels, Lawrence Burney for a discussion on life, culture and his debut book, No Sense In Wishing. Find out how one's personal journey can relate to us all. Lawrence will be in conversation with fellow writer and essayist Shamira Ibrahim. Q&A will follow the discussion. Attendees will get an exclusive 15% discount on any purchases while in the store! All copies of No Sense In Wishing will be signed. See you there! ****** About the Book: An essay collection from culture critic Lawrence Burney that is a personal and analytical look at his home city of Baltimore, music from throughout the global Black diaspora, and the traditions that raised him.
There are moments throughout our lives when we discover an artist, an album, a film, or a cultural artifact that leaves a lasting impression, helping inform how we understand the world, and ourselves, moving forward. In No Sense in Wishing, Lawrence Burney explores these profound interactions with incisive and energizing prose, offering us a personal and critical perspective on the people, places, music, and art that transformed him.
In a time when music is spearheading Black Americans’ connection with Africans on The Continent, Burney takes trips to cover the bubbling creative scenes in Lagos and Johannesburg that inspire teary-eyed reflections of self and belonging. Seeing his mother perform as the opening act at a Gil Scott-Heron show as a child inspires an essay about parent-child relationships and how personal taste is often inherited. And a Maryland crab feast with family facilitates an assessment of how the Black people in his home state have historically improvised paths for their liberation.
Taking us on a journey from the streets of Baltimore to the concert halls of Lagos, No Sense in Wishing is a kaleidoscopic exploration of Burney’s search for self. With its gutsy and uncompromising criticism alongside intimate personal storytelling, it’s like an album that hits all the right notes, from a promising writer on the rise. About the Author: Lawrence Burney is a writer, critic, and the founder of True Laurels, an independent magazine covering Baltimore’s music and culture scene. His work has appeared in publications such as New York magazine, GQ, and Pitchfork. He has also worked at The Fader, VICE, and The Baltimore Banner. No Sense in Wishing is his first book. Follow him on Instagram and X @TrueLaurels. About the Moderator: Shamira Ibrahim is a Brooklyn-based culture writer by way of Harlem, Canada, and East Africa, who explores identity, cultural production and technology as a critic, reporter, feature/profile writer, and essayist. She is currently a regional editor at Africa Is A Country, a digital publication that offers a critical perspective on various social, political, and cultural issues affecting Africa, pushing back on continental legacies of colonialism and exploitation. She is also on the advisory council of Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative that supports cultural critics of color in the United States.  ... Doors open at 6:00pm. Buy your book now and save on the General Admission fee! All tickets are non-refundable. Street parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance also available through the rear parking lot. Children older than 5-years old need a ticket for entry. Bags larger than a hand bag will not be permitted.

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