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    Author Discussion on Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Black Literature

    Authors Emily Bernard, Brittany Cooper, and Nicole Dennis-Benn spoke about gender, sexuality, and feminism in Black literature. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at …

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    Author Discussion on Telling Black Stories

    Authors Jelani Cobb, Marlon Jones, Maaza Mengiste, and Khalil Gibran Muhammad talked about how their books speak to the experiences of Black people. The National Black Writers Conference spo…

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    Author Discussion on Race Relations in Black Literature

    Authors Ibram Kendi, Kevin Powell, Ladee Hubbard, and Maurice Ruffin looked at race relations and Black literature. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers…

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    Author Discussion on Healing the Community Through Black Literature

    Authors Monica Coleman, Kiese Laymon and Martha Southgate offered their thoughts on Black literature as a catalyst for social change & healing. The National Black Writers Conference sponsore…

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    Author Discussion on the Social Responsibility of the Black Writer

    Authors Edwidge Danticat, Marc Lamont Hill, Morgan Jerkins and Peniel Joseph discussed the social responsibilities of Black writers. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this even…

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    Literary Works of Paule Marshall and John A. Williams

    Authors Lawrence Jackson and Mary Helen Washington discussed how the themes in the writings of Paule Marshall and John A. Williams relate to the social and political climate of today. This v…

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    State of Publishing for Black Writers

    From the 2018 National Black Writers Conference, authors discussed the state of publishing for black writers.

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    National Black Writers Conference 2018 Tribute

    The 2018 National Black Writers Conference’s awards program features David Levering Lewis, Kwame Dawes, Colson Whitehead, and more.

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    Influence of Race and Politics on Literature

    From the 2018 National Black Writers Conference, authors discussed the influence of race and politics on literature.

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    Author Discussion on Literature

    From the 2018 National Black Writers Conference, authors discussed how literature can provide guidance and calm during challenging cultural and political times.

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    Panel Discussion on Politics and Literature

    Panelists talked about politics and literature. Panelists included Edwidge Danticat, author of Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work; author Charles Johnson; and Victoria Chevalie…

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    Panel Discussion on Black Writers in the Digital Age

    Panelists talked about black writers in the digital age. Panelists included author and journalist Farai Chideya; Akiba Solomon, editorial director of Colorlines; poet Tai Allen; Johnny Templ…

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    Panel Discussion on Memories

    Panelists talked about memories from youth to adulthood. Panelists included young adult novelist Coe Booth; Michael Datcher, author of Raising Fences: A Black Man’s Love Story; D. Watkins, a…

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    Panel Discussion on Race and Gender

    Panelists talked about race and gender. Panelists included Paul Beatty, author of The Sellout: A Novel; Cora Daniels, author of Impolite Conversations: On Race, Politics, Sex, Money, and Rel…

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    Panel Discussion on Diversity and Writing Programs

    Panelists talked about diversity and writing programs. Panelists included Donna Hill, author and writing teacher; novelist Bernice McFadden; Meena Alexander, poet and English professor; and …

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    Panel Discussion on Hip-Hop and Literature

    Panelists talked about hip-hop and literature. Panelists included MK Asante, author of Buck: A Memoir; Michael Eric Dyson, author of Know What I Mean?: Reflections on Hip Hop; James B. Pater…

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    Conversation with Michael Eric Dyson and Khalil Gibran Muhammad

    Professor Michael Eric Dyson and Khalil Gibran Muhammad participated in a discussion on writing about race. “A Conversation with Michael Eric Dyson and Khalil Gibran Muhammad” was part of…

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    Panel Discussion on Publishing

    Panelists talked about the challenges of publishing in 2014 and suggested strategies for publishing the literature produced by Black writers. Topics included self-publishing, online publishi…

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    Panel Discussion on Reconstructing the Historical Narrative

    Panelists talked about the importance of historical narratives and how they affect our understanding of the common narrative. The panelists suggested common historical narratives have margin…

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    Panel Discussion on Environment and the African Diaspora

    Panelists talked about environmental, health, and social issues that impact Black communities throughout the African diaspora. The panel “Saving Ourselves, Saving Our Communities” was pa…

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