The Power of Indignation: Richard Wright, Black American Novelist
Richard Wright (1908-1960), the author of the novel Native Son (1940) and the autobiography Black Boy (1945), pioneered an influential school of protest literature, becoming the first Black writer to pen a bestseller that overtly criticized racism and white supremacy. Darryl Lorenzo Wellington, in character as Wright, will recreate the authors’ life and times, including his final days, […]
Hearing Our Voices, Reading Our Words
Start your Black History Month off right by honoring Black authors of New Mexico! Featuring poet Dr. Doris A. Fields and children’s book author Charlia Boyer.
Online Poetry Workshop: Phillis Wheatley – On Self-Evidence (afternoon)
Explore the writing style of the first African American published poet, Phillis Wheatley. Articulate your value to yourself and others using argumentation, imagery, and characterization. Register for the poetry workshop HERE. Registration is required. The workshop will be led by international slam poetry champion Anthony McPherson, who has reached over ten million views since his first […]
Online Poetry Workshop: Phillis Wheatley – On Self-Evidence (morning)
Explore the writing style of the first African American published poet, Phillis Wheatley. Articulate your value to yourself and others using argumentation, imagery, and characterization. Register for the poetry workshop HERE. Registration is required. The workshop will be led by international slam poetry champion Anthony McPherson, who has reached over ten million views since his first […]