Ticketed Event: D. L. Hughley

St. Louis County Library Foundation Presents Comedy Legend D. L. Hughley

Author of “Charlie’s Boy: A Memoir”

He was always Charlie’s Boy—even before he found his name, his voice, his fame.

In this deeply personal memoir, acclaimed comedian and cultural critic D.L. Hughley documents his rise from the streets of South Central Los Angeles to the national spotlight—and the man who quietly stood behind him through it all. It was Charlie Hughley—a soft-spoken bag handler at the Los Angeles Airport—who raised D.L. and taught him how to survive through tough love and sacrifice. Though he was not D.L.’s biological father, Charlie gave his boy the only thing he truly needed: a sense of being seen.

This is not just a coming-of-age story. It’s the story of how one man found his voice and learned to get on stage and turn pain into punch lines. 

Ticket Information

Tickets can be purchased through The Pageant. Due to time constraints, there will not be a book signing or photo opportunity at this event. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Please note: this event will be an onstage conversation about D.L. Hughley’s memoir - not a stand-up comedy show.

• Individual Ticket - $65
  Admits ONE and includes one copy of “Charlie’s Boy”

Books provided by EyeSeeMe - African American Children’s Bookstore.

Proceeds from this event benefit the St. Louis County Library Foundation's community literacy initiatives.