|
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The wait is over. The Center for Black Literature is proud to invite you to the 18th National Black Writers Conference: Expanding Conversations on Environmental Justice, Popular Culture, Resilience, and Peace. From March 25, 2026 – March 28, 2026, we gather to explore the vital intersections of storytelling and social change.
The Opening Night Event
We are thrilled to kick off the conference with a powerful conversation between Nikole Hannah-Jones and Michael Harriot. Join us as they set the stage for four days of deep reflection and radical honesty centered on this year’s theme.
Honoring Our Icons
The conference will conclude with the Keynote Address and the National Black Writers Awards, where we will celebrate the extraordinary contributions of:
What to Expect
Engage with some of the most acclaimed voices in literature today, including Victor LaValle, Ijeoma Oluo, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, and Dr. Uche Blackstock.
Featured Roundtables:
- Climate Change & Restoration: Voices from African Diasporic Writers.
- Beyond Banned Books: Navigating the censorship of our stories.
- Resilience & Healing: Literature as a path forward.
Don't Forget the Marketplace!
Support Black-owned businesses, self-published authors, and visual artists at our vibrant NBWC Marketplace. When: Friday, March 27 & Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Perfect for finding your next favorite read or unique handmade gifts!)
Stay Connected
For full speaker bios, schedule updates, and more, visit our website: www.centerforblackliterature.org.
Follow us on social media @Center4BlackLit.
We can’t wait to see you there.
| 
