In 2018, Black Authors Speak! featured local authors in a panel discussion and public book fair. The celebration of our local community continues in 2021. Black Authors Speak! returns with an outdoor showcase on the lawn of the Monroe County History Center on July 17. Writers of all ages will share their talent through short readings and performances. 

Featured authors include:

Charlie Nelms

Gladys DeVane

Jacinda Townsend-Gides

Amrita Myers

Breanya Hogue

Taylor & Briah O’Neal

Music by Peyton Womock

View the recording of the program here on our YouTube channel!

Support for Black Authors Speak! is provided by Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities.