Black Writers Lighting the Way: A Community Conversation (NBWC2022)

Founded in 2002, the mission of theCenter for Black Literatureat Medgar Evers College, CUNY (CBL) is to expand, broaden, and enrich the public’s knowledge and aesthetic appreciation of Black literature. The Center is a nationally respected resource for Black writers and the general public to study the literature of people from the African diaspora. The Center was also established to institutionalize the National Black Writers Conference (NBWC), founded by John Oliver Killens in 1986 at Medgar Evers College.To achieve its core mission, CBL partners with local high schools, Medgar Evers College, as well as with literary, community, and cultural arts organizations nationwide. With our partners, we present public and academic programs to youth, high school students, college students, and the public. Our offerings include author readings, literary workshops, writer retreats, conferences, symposia, and a biennial journal.Dr. Brenda M. Greene is the founder and executive director of the Center for Black Literature.

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CBL presents "Black Writers Lighting the Way: A Community Conversation" on the 16th National Black Writers Conference (NBWC2022).

<h3>Join us to watch video highlights from the historic 16th National Black Writers Conference (NBWC2022) held virtually earlier this spring. We've curated four days' worth of powerful presentations and roundtable discussions from some of today's most celebrated writers. </h3><h3>Here's an opportunity to revisit (or watch for the first time) the highlights from the highly praised Conference. Throughout the day, the video highlights will be paired with live, interactive conversations from our audience in real time.</h3><h3>To close out the day, we'll also present a live roundtable discussion, featuring Karla FC Holloway and Obery M. Hendricks Jr.</h3><h3>All are welcome!</h3><h2>An Overview</h2><p><strong>12:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET</strong> - The 16th National Black Writers Conference Highlights and Live Interactive Community Conversations will be facilitated by the Center for Black Literature team: Dr. Brenda M. Greene, Clarence V. Reynolds, Amber Magruder, and April R. Silver.</p><p><strong>4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET</strong> - A Live Roundtable Discussion with <strong>Karla FC Holloway</strong> (pictured below, top) and <strong>Obery M. Hendricks Jr</strong>. (pictured below, bottom).</p><p>This program, a free Zoom webinar, is subject to change. More details to come, including the schedule for the day!</p><h2>"Let’s Talk About Black Lit!" Program Schedule</h2><p>12:00–12:05 PM — Welcome by Dr. Brenda M. Greene</p><p>12:05–12:30 PM — Video: “Between the World &amp; Me: The Social Responsibility of the Black Writer”</p><p>12:30–12:45 PM Talk Back — April R. Silver and Dr. Greene</p><p>12:45–1:15 PM — Video: “The Souls of Black Folk: Telling Our Stories”</p><p>1:16–1:31 PM Talk Back — Clarence V. Reynolds and Amber Magruder</p><p>1:32–1:51 PM — Video: “Afrofuturism: Octavia Tried to Tell Us”</p><p>1:51–2:05 PM Talk Back — Amber Magruder and April R. Silver</p><p>2:05–2:20 PM — Video: “Nobody Knows My Name: Race Relations in Black Literature”</p><p>2:20–2:35 PM Talk Back — Clarence Reynolds and Dr. Greene</p><p>2:35–2:56 PM — Video: “Making a Way Out of No Way: Healing the Community”</p><p>3:00–3:15 PM Talk Back – Amber Magruder and Clarence V. Reynolds</p><p>3:15–3:29 PM — Video: “From the Margin to the Center: Gender, Sexuality, and Feminism in Black Literature”</p><p>3:30–3:45 PM Talk Back — Amber Magruder and April R. Silver</p><p>3:45–4:00 PM PROGRAM BREAK</p><p>4:00–5:00 PM —Welcome by Clarence V. Reynolds</p><p>5:00–5:05 PM —Closing Remarks: Dr. Brenda M. Greene</p><aside>. . . . . . . . . . . . . .</aside><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong></p><p>⭐ Registration for this event will end at 11:00 am ET on the day of the event.</p><ul><li>By registering for this event, you agree to be added to the CBL email list.</li></ul><ul><li>This is a free event, open to all. Donations are welcome. Your generosity will support our year-round programs.</li><li>Media inquiries are directed to (718) 756-8501 or pr @ akilaworksongs.com.</li></ul><p></p>

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