Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real features Twin Cities librarians discussing Black literature, community storytelling, and a Black History Month library read-in.
Black literature
Poetry a tool for expression, transformation
National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry that was started in 1996 to give poetry a little extra love and attention, with many Black poets using poetry as a tool for survival and resistance, for transformation, and to carry the pulse of resistance through the ages.
Black Business Spotlight: Strive Community Publishing
‘We’re looking to be a resource for people who want to know more about Black literature.’
Literary dinner celebrates local African American authors
The works of local African American authors will take center stage at Strive Publishing’s 2nd Annual Literary Dinner on Friday, Aug. 16.
