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Eddie Glaude talked about his book Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul, in which he looks at the state of black America. He spoke at the 18th annual Harlem Book …

Malaika Adero talked about the state of African-American literature, as well as its history, significance, and traditions. “The State of African American Literature” was a talk at the 201…

A panel discussion was held on the future of black publishing. Topics included the increased number of self-published books and the transition to digital publishing. The panelists responded …

Michael Lomax, the president of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), talked about the state of African-American literacy and the quality of education for all Americans. He also outlined his…

The presentation of the Phillis Wheatley Book Awards opened the 12th annual Harlem Book Fair. The award, named for the first published African-American female writer, is given for literary w…

The panel talked about the development, challenges, and direction of African American Publishing. They focused on the implications of publishers focusing on "urban publishing". “40 Years …

Publishers talked about the history of African-American publishing. Topics included the longer than 40-year history of black publishing, the current preponderance of urban literature, the so…

Former Rep. J.C. Watts delivered the annual State of African American Literacy address. Topics included literacy as a pathway to economic, political, and social leadership. He described the …

A panel discussed whether comedian Bill Cosby’s comments on the lower class illustrate a division in Black America. Issues such as stereotypes and personal responsibility versus economic con…

Max Rodriguez, Co-Founder of the Harlem Book Fair, talked about planning and carrying out the Harlem Book Fair. Gwendoline Fortune is the author of Growing Up Nigger Rich. LaTasha Stewart, N…

From the Harlem Book Fair, this panel discussed the topic of writing as activism. Some authors viewed their work as activism, while others hoped that their work would inspire activism, but f…

At the Harlem Book Fair publishers talked about books for the African American market and about publicity for them. They answered audience members' questions.

As founder of the Harlem Book Fair, Mr. Rodriguez opened the event by talking about the purpose of the fair and what goes into preparing for it each year.

Authors at the 2001 Harlem Book Fair spoke about their works. Former California Congressman Ron Dellums talked about his memoir Lying Down with the Lions. Emily Bernard spoke about her new b…