Biography and Memoir Panel
The panel discussion on “Biography and Memoir” was held by the 8th annual Harlem Book Fair at the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Participants talked about research into black culture, biography and memoir. Among the topics they addressed were the focus of their writing… read more
Participants talked about research into black culture, biography and memoir. Among the topics they addressed were the focus of their writing, the importance of black history, and the process of writing biography and memoir. They also answered questions from the audience.
The panel discussion on “Biography and Memoir” was held by the 8th annual Harlem Book Fair at the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. close
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Lawrence Otis Graham Attorney
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David Matthews Author
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Roscoe Orman Author
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