The Center For Black Literature & Culture's 5th Annual Indy Book Fest will offer a glimpse of the African American experience through arts, literature, and storytelling. We are bringing together poets, visual artists, storytellers, musicians, and book clubs to emphasize cultural literacy!
The Center for Black Literature & Culture is also excited and honored to partner with the YMCA's Monster Meeting to welcome Professor Annette Gordon-Reed, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning The Hemingses of Monticello: an American Family and On Juneteenth, for this year’s celebration. Professor Gordon-Reed has written extensively about the history of Black Americans and the impacts on current day issues. With a concentration on dialogues that inspire positive change, this year’s event is an opportunity for in person engagement and discussion. The CBLC will also have activities for all ages to discuss Juneteenth, sign up for summer reading, and participate in a 360 photo booth hosted by DJ N4RED. Guests are welcome to come learn and have fun with us from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm! See a full listing of the day's activities.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | School-Age Kids | Families | All Ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Multicultural | Lecture/Panel Discussion | Center for Black Literature and Culture | Book Sale | Author Visit |
TAGS: | monster meeting | cblc | annette gordon-reed | annette gordon |
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