Marc Morial,
a well-known New Orleanian and author, is hosting a book-signing at Melba's Poboys this Thursday, September 24,
from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. You may know Morial from any number of his impressive
list of feats. He was elected mayor of New Orleans in 1994 and stayed in office
until 2002. Perhaps his best-known occupation, however, is his current status
as the president of the National Urban League. As one might expect from this
background, it is no surprise that he is a veritable maven in the leadership
department. And now, he has recently published a book, detailing innovative
ways to unite people and promote effective diversity in the workspace as a
means of progressing through difficult times.
Melba's
Old-School Poboys is a highly rated and always-open sandwich (and more) shop, which
rose from the ashes of Hurricane Katrina, and they are proud to be housing
Morial's signing of his new book: The Gumbo Coalition. It is easy to
recommend a visit to anyone who wants to directly touch a piece of the city's
culture: This event features a distinctly New Orleans-spirited restaurant
hosting one of New Orleans's most successful figures. And the book-signing is specifically
centered around using a New Orleans mindset to overcome hardships in
professional group work.
According
to the Melba's
Facebook page, purchasing a po-boy during the event's time span will net
you a free copy of Morial's book, as well as a signing of said book at the same
time. This will, in fact, be an in-person event; be sure to bring your mask and
stay socially distanced.
So, if you
have a craving for either a po-boy or a good read this coming Thursday, be sure
to stop by Melba's and catch Marc Morial's book-signing.
