| Dear Colleague, We are excited about the upcoming 13th National Black Writers Conference. Thank you for your support of the National Black Writers Co
| | Dear Colleague, We are excited about the upcoming 13th National Black Writers Conference. Thank you for your support of the National Black Writers Conference and the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College. You have witnessed the growth of the National Black Writers Conference and the Center for Black Literature over the years, and we truly appreciate your support as you are aware they both add value to Medgar Evers College, the Brooklyn community, and the general public. Both the Center for Black Literature and the National Black Writers Conference are known nationally and internationally. |
Our 13th National Black Writers Conference will be held at Medgar Evers College, from Thursday, March 31 to Sunday, April 3, 2016. Poet laureate Rita Dove is the Honorary Chair for the Conference and we are also honoring Edwidge Danticat, Charles Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, and Woodie King Jr. I hope that you will attend some of the programs and that you will be able to attend our opening and Awards Program. Please see the press release for more information. You are important to ensuring that the public knows about the value and importance of our work. There are other organizations that focus on promoting African American studies, but we are the only Center for Black Literature in the country still focused on doing this work. We value your support in helping us to realize our mission. Sincerely,
Clarence V. Reynolds, Director
Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY |
Publishing Workshop: Editing, Marketing, Book Production, and More
Join book industry leaders; Earl Cox, President of Earl Cox & Associates; bestselling author and editor, Carol Taylor; and AALBC.com’s Founder, Troy Johnson, in a workshop on the publishing process. This workshop will introduce participants to the book publishing process by detailing the path that a book takes from the writer’s mind to reader’s hands. (Sunday, April 3, 2016, 12:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.) |
Provocateurs: The Symbiotic Relationship Between Photographers & Writers Photography
This group show features the work of, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, Thomas Sayers Ellis, Rachel Eliza Griffiths and Marcia E. Wilson. The purpose of the exhibit “Provocateurs” is to present the linkage writers of African descent and their photographer counterparts share in rendering the Black experience and historical narratives. The opening reception will be held Monday, March 28, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
March celebrates AALBC.com’s 18th year. The entire time I have been a strong supporter the National Black Writers Conference. I’ve managed the online registration, purchased gift bags, sponsored readings, participated on panel discussions, hosted workshops, produced video, and covered the event in more ways than I can remember. I provide whatever level of support, in both time and money, that I can afford. The National Black Writers Conference is one of the most important events in the country, and I’m proud to be a sponsor. Reader, I hope you will support the Conference this year by spreading the word and attending. You won’t be disappointed. Look out for our regular monthly eNewsletter near the end of the month, and don’t forget to consider purchasing your subscription. Peace,
Troy Johnson
Founder & Webmaster,
AALBC.com |
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