Red Emma’s

The past two years have seen Baltimore’s D. Watkins rise to prominence as a clever and insightful commentator on race, class, and culture - a relentless, witty, and relentlessly witty critic, but never a cynic. Watkins never merely critiques, but also uplifts: Baltimore’s Son collects essays which celebrate the lives and contributions of residents who wouldn’t normally find recognition in print. From neighborhood dirtbike champs to local activists working to reduce crime and violence with creativity and understanding, these essays help capture why D. won’t stop fighting for his city: deep love for the people. D. has sharp words for pessimistic onlookers and self-ordained saviors alike - calling for collaborative work to transform conditions from the bottom-up.Red Emma’s is proud to have collaborated with D. Watkins in order to produce Baltimore’s Son, which will be available for FREE, only at this event! Attendees will also be able to pre-purchase Cook Up for a special discounted advance price. We hope you can make it to this special opportunity to meet and hear from one of Baltimore’s fastest-rising voices.