Inside Third World Press Tours: Celebrating Gwendolyn Brooks
Step inside one of the most important independent Black publishing houses in the world for an experience grounded in cultural storytelling.
This special June 2 tour of Third World Press Foundation connects the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks to Black publishing, political consciousness, and the power of the written word.
Founded during the Black Arts Movement by Haki R. Madhubuti, Third World Press has long served as a space where literature meets liberation.
This is more than a tour. It is a guided cultural experience grounded in history, storytelling, and public scholarship.
Step inside one of the most important independent Black publishing houses in the world for an experience grounded in cultural storytelling.
This special June 2 tour of Third World Press Foundation connects the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks to Black publishing, political consciousness, and the power of the written word.
Founded during the Black Arts Movement by Haki R. Madhubuti, Third World Press has long served as a space where literature meets liberation.
This is more than a tour. It is a guided cultural experience grounded in history, storytelling, and public scholarship.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- In person
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Location
Third World Press Foundation
7822 South Dobson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
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Agenda
Origins: Gwendolyn Brooks, Haki Madhubuti & the Black Arts Movement
Begin with he historical moment that shaped both Third World Press and Brooks’ later work. Explore how Brooks moved from national literary recognition to active investment in Black cultural institutions.
Poetry as Power
Examine how Brooks and her contemporaries used poetry as a tool for political consciousness, cultural preservation, and community building.
Independent Publishing: Literature as Liberation
Examine how poetry and publishing became tools for political education, identity formation, and resistance.