Name: Lit Fest
Start: 2026-02-28T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-28T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Gary Comer Youth Center

Lit Fest

Gary Comer Youth Center

Lit Fest is a celebration exploring the many forms of literacy that shape our lives today.

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Gary Comer Youth Center is hosting Lit Fest: Celebrating the Power of Black Literacy &amp; Liberation — a Black History Month celebration exploring the many forms of literacy that shape our lives today and reimagining it as more than just words on a page. Through immersive workshops, performances, and conversations, Lit Fest explores literacy as a pathway to self-expression, wellness, financial empowerment, digital fluency, and cultural preservation.The event will feature keynote discussions, performances, interactive workshops, author talks, and family-friendly activities designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

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