Authors, Activists, Artists Speak!
About The Event
Join Authors, Activists, Artists Speak! Writing Our Story, Righting Our History on International Women’s Day for a powerful afternoon honoring Black women whose voices continue to shape culture, memory, and change. This vibrant gathering celebrates Black women as authors, activists, and artists—past, present, and future.
The program features a dynamic panel conversation with an influential lineup of Black women sharing personal stories, reflections, and insights across literature, advocacy, and the arts. Stay for spoken word performances, artistic expressions, “In the Loop” video presentations, a curated bookshop featuring works by participating authors, and an interactive storytelling station designed for shared reflection and community connection.
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