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7:00 pm EST
September 17, 2026

Children / Fiction / Non-Fiction / Poetry / YA

Free

The Harlem Writers Guild Celebrates 75 Years of Literary Excellence (Virtual)

Founded in 1950, the Harlem Writers Guild proudly celebrates 75 years of literary excellence and its mission to amplify African American voices. Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the world’s oldest continuous organization of Black writers. Hear powerful readings from the works of legendary members—John Oliver Killens, Maya Angelou, Audre Lorde, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Lorraine Hansberry, Rosa Guy, Louise Meriwether, and more—whose words helped shape American literature. The program also features the bold, vibrant voices of current members who carry the Guild’s mission forward with purpose and pride: Maigen Jones, Julie Ann Fairley, Marc W. Polite, Judy C. Andrews, Angela Dews, Jade Soares do Nascimento, Diane Richards, Eartha Watts Hicks, Kendall Glaspie, Minnette Coleman, Dr. Robert J. Woodbine, Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely, and John Robinson.

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