Touching on refugee status, class and race, award-winning author Bao Phi will discuss becoming a writer, poet and, later in life, a father and author of children's literature. He will also share excerpts and images from his award-winning children’s books. This virtual event will include a discussion and Q&A with Phi and School of Education doctoral students.

PGR Foundation (Poised, Gifted and Ready) will hold a clothing & accessories giveaway as its community service project from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, and 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at The Spot, 224 Harrison St. This event is held in collaboration with God's Temple of Faith Ministries Church. For more information, email pgrfoundationinc@gmail.com.

PGR Foundation (Poised, Gifted and Ready) will continue a clothing & accessories giveaway as its community service project from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at The Spot, 224 Harrison St. This event is held in collaboration with God's Temple of Faith Ministries Church. For more information, email pgrfoundationinc@gmail.com.

Born in Ghana and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Gyasi is the author of the highly acclaimed novel "Homegoing" and a recipient of the PEN/Hemingway Award for Best First Novel. Gyasi’s stunning follow-up novel, "Transcendent Kingdom," is a powerful, raw, intimate, deeply layered novel about salvation, family progress and the immigrant experience. "Transcendent Kingdom" was an instant New York Times bestseller.

Each Wednesday, Project S.O.U.L. (Southside Organizing Urban Lives) will hold a food pantry for South Side residents in need of food assistance. A free box of food will be provided. Boxes are limited to one per household and distributed while supplies last. There is no income requirement but identification is required. For delivery options, email thegreatersyracuseprojectsoul@gmail.com or call (315) 991-4203.

The Dunbar Community Center will host a virtual event to celebrate 103 years of Dunbar. A $25 suggested donation is requested.

The Onondaga County Legislature will hold a public hearing before the Onondaga County Legislature 6 p.m. Nov, 10, in the Legislative Chambers, 401 Montgomery St., Room 407 of the Court House, on the local law proposed by the Reapportionment Commission to reapportion the Onondaga County Legislature by amending Article II, Section 206 of the Onondaga County Charter.

Shop Syracuse's Black-owned businesses with the Urban Market Space pop-ups. Vendors with art, clothing, haircare and more will be in the market from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each Thursday and from 5 to 8 p.m. each Friday in November (except for the week of Thanksgiving).

Each Friday, Project S.O.U.L. (Southside Organizing Urban Lives) will provide fresh foods for South Side residents in need of food assistance. A free box of food will be provided. Boxes are limited to one per household and distributed while supplies last. There is no income requirement but identification is required. For delivery options, email thegreatersyracuseprojectsoul@gmail.com or call (315) 991-4203.

Shop Syracuse's Black-owned businesses with the Urban Market Space pop-ups. Vendors with art, clothing, haircare and more will be in the market from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each Thursday and from 5 to 8 p.m. each Friday in November (except for the week of Thanksgiving).