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SUMMARY:Our Stories to Tell: Black Authors Reflect on the  Art of Writing
DESCRIPTION:For more details about our 2024 Black History Celebration visit 
 our website: npl.org/BHC/2024\n\n \n\nThursday\, February 15| 6PM | James 
 Brown African American Room\, Newark Public Library\, 2nd Fl.\n\n \n\n\n\nA 
 catered reception will begin at 5PM before the program.\n\nFree parking: 
 Essex County Parking Deck\, entrance located at 20 Bridge St. Newark\, NJ 
 07102\n\n \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for February 15\, 2024\, as we 
 celebrate the literary contributions of Maisy Card\, Kim Coleman Foote\, 
 and Valerie Wilson Wesley. Join the conversation led by moderator Naomi 
 Extra\, where these four writers will share their experiences navigating 
 the freedom and potential hurdles in their writing careers. Discover the 
 profound impact of personal stories\, environments\, and life experiences 
 on their work.\n\n \n\nLearn more about the panelists:\n\nMaisy Card - 
 Website: https://www.maisycard.com/\n\nKim Coleman Foote - Website: 
 https://kimfoote.com/\n\nValerie Wilson Wesley - Website: 
 https://valeriewilsonwesley.com/\n\nNaomi Extra - Website: 
 https://www.naomiextra.com/\n\n \n\nLearn more on our website: 
 npl.org/BHC2024\n\n \n\nThis is the third of four programs produced by the 
 James Brown African American Room for our 2024 Black History Celebration. 
 This year's theme\, Create\, Inspire\, Elevate: African American 
 Contributions to the Arts\, reflects a rich and dynamic exploration of the 
 profound impact the Black and African American communities have had on 
 various forms of artistic expression. This theme not only pays homage to 
 the historical significance of African American contributions but also 
 highlights the ongoing and evolving influence within the arts and shines a 
 special spotlight on Newark and New Jersey artists.
LOCATION:Main Library: James Brown African American Room (JBAAR)
ORGANIZER;CN="Alisha Grant":MAILTO:agrant@npl.org
CATEGORIES:Main Branch 
CONTACT;CN="Alisha Grant":MAILTO:agrant@npl.org
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