NOISEmaker Ashley Salem will be hosting our first ever virtual book club. Starting February 4th we’ll be reading “You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism” written by Omaha’s very own Lacey Lamar and Amber Ruffin. In a NOISE interview, Lamar speaks with Ashley Salem about how the two sisters interweave comedy and personal anecdotes into the book about growing up, living, and working Black in Omaha.

Lacey Lamar, born and raise in Omaha, and sister of Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), talks with Ashley Salem about growing ...

Image credit: Bookworm, local Omaha bookstore

WHEN: Every Thursday night in February, 8-9 pm Central time beginning Feb 4th

WHERE: Join us via zoom and on a private book club chat

WHAT: A once a week online conversation with a private group sharing personal stories, questions, and perspectives that arise when reading “You’ll Never Beleive What Happened to Lacey”

HOW: Click the black button below to register by sending an email to NOISE by January 22

Click to register by emailing NOISE with "book club" in the subject line

if you buy the book from North Omaha’s Aframerican Bookstore, we’ll include a free NOISE zine of Omaha’s Black History. let us know in your email, and we’ll handle the rest.

A Very NOISEy Book Club

if you buy the book from North Omaha’s Aframerican Bookstore, we’ll include a free NOISE zine of Omaha’s Black History. let us know in your email, and we’ll handle the rest.