The Fabres’ Initiative: “The initial step was ours. We created the occasion,” Genevieve Fabre told me last month in Paris on the campus of the... Read More
Lecture
North American African-American Museums 14 min read African-American museums play a crucial role in preserving and celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of African-Americans to society. These institutions serve as custodians... Read More
We would like to preface excerpts from Dr. John Henrik-Clarke‘s lecture with an explanation: We think that it is important to look at this renown... Read More
Deciding to Leave America There’s nothing I can say that would satisfy the question “when did I decide to leave America”. I like to believe... Read More
Patti Austin, born on August 10, 1950, is an esteemed singer and songwriter whose musical career spans several decades. Her contributions to the music industry... Read More
Word Up! Words and expressions can have a heyday. They can be buzzworthy. Extra popular. Used frequently and with special emphasis. In recent years, but... Read More
The Witnesses 1 min read
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6:30pm PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature, NYC The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx Vinie Burrows, Boubacar... Read More
Writing Gender 1 min read
Thursday, May 7, 2015, 7:00pm PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature, NYC Albertine Books in French and English 972 Fifth Avenue (at 79th Street)... Read More

A Cultural Confluence: African-American Literature in Europe |1992-41
Dr. Henrik-Clarke: “Malcolm X: The Man and His Times” | 1992-31
A New Chapter: Embracing Life as an Expat in Israel
Birthday Greetings Patti Austin — Keep the Music Playing
“AfroFuturism”: Fact, Fiction or Fantasy Panel Discussion