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BLACK HISTORY Lawrence Otis Graham reads from his book “The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America’s First Black Dynasty” (HarperCollins), which tells the story of Blanche Bruce, America’s first black senator. Tonight, 6 p.m., Hue-man Bookstore, 2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd., between 124th and 125th streets, 212-665-7400, free.
BUTTER IS BETTER Nina Planck reads from her book “Real Food: What to Eat and Why” (Bloomsbury), which explores the nutritional value behind foods like egg yolks, cream, and lard. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 396 Sixth Ave. at 8th Street, 212-674-8780, free.
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