Lea Byrd
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Our own APRIL R. SILVER of AKILA WORKSONGS | Communications. For the Culture. (communications and marketing) and long-time friend of the #Center4BlackLit, Mo Beasley, will be on Clubhouse after tonight's keynote at the #NationalBlackWritersConference. Join the after-chat! We want to hear your voice! #NBWC2022
The #NationalBlackWritersConference of the Center for Black Literature is on now through Saturday. We spoke to conference director Brenda M. Greene about this year’s events, and the challenges the conference has had to overcome lately: loa.org/news-and-views…
GM, Lovers of Black Lit! Retweet this great announcement if you know someone who should be focused on their writing. We're now accepting applications for the #WildSeedsWritersRetreat this summer at SUNY SUNY New Paltz. Focus: poetry and fiction! GET INFO: centerforblackliterature.org/wild-seeds-wri…
Black writers begin somewhere. Getting Word Collective is a coalition of 5 Black literary organizations supporting Black authors, poets, and essayists. Join us from #Juneteenth to July 4th to #FundBlackLiterature. Visit gettingword.org to learn about our work and donate today!
We back with the best news: The legendary #SoniaSanchez is Honorary Chairperson for our 20th Anniversary Jubilee. These giants join her on the committee: Greg Carr, #EdwidgeDanticat, Ida Bae Wells, Karen Hunter, #TalibKweli, Cornel West. Details coming but for now, YAAAAS!
Tomorrow on #InFocusNY1, @CherylWillsNY1 sits down with @TheRealLatriceWalker, League of Women Voters of NYC and Center for Black Literature to discuss all things #VotingRights. Watch at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
GM & HAPPY CBL JUBILEE! On this day in 2002 (Oct. 20), the #CenterForBlackLiterature at Medgar Evers College in #Brooklyn was founded by Dr. #BrendaMGreene. Our celebration is sold out but follow us for upcoming news. Pls RT! .. Greg Carr Karen Hunter Cornel West Lurie Daniel Favors Esq.
YAAAAS! The 20th Anniversary Jubilee was a ((GREAT)) success thanks to many of you. WE ARE GRATEFUL! Here are just a few images from a MAGICAL night featuring Sonia Sanchez (video), Lurie Daniel Favors Esq., Lea Byrd, APRIL R. SILVER / AKILA WORKSONGS | Communications. For the Culture., and others! | Photos: Anthony R. Wilson
Thank you so much for this review of *both* #ADeathinHarlem and #GoneMissinginHarlem! So grateful for the community of Center for Black Literature and the kind attention of Dr. Brenda Greene! ourtimepress.com/a-death-and-ab… Northwestern University Press
I’m in the longest line to get into the The North Face store on 5th ave. It’s 21 degrees outside and they’re moving super slow. smh
The Karen Hunter show welcomes Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Black Literature, Director of the National Black Writers Conference, Dr. Brenda M. Greene! Kevin Powell #KarenRebels #MondayMotivation
We are excited about the upcoming #NBWC that is taking place Medgar Evers College, March 20, 2024 - March 23, 2024. Visit centerforblackliterature.org for more details on the program schedule & registration.
We're excited that Emily Raboteau, author of "LESSONS FOR SURVIVAL" is sharing her insights during the "Technology, Social Media & the Fight for Racial Justice" roundtable on 3/22/24 w/@BLoveSoulPower Marc Lamont Hill Wesley jelani cobb Register: bit.ly/nbwc2024program