Black History Month Literary Jazz Brunch: An Ivory and Cream Affair

Description

The Literary Jazz Brunch: An Ivory and Cream Affair is the signature event of the Black History Month Literary Weekend, where we showcase published, self-published, local and independent authors, as well as introduce young adults to a whole new literary world while exposing them to a part of Black History beyond what they learn in school. Check out just some of what we have in store for you!

o Hosted by WBOK's Oliver "OT" Thomas

o Guest speaker: Minister Bobbye Mathews, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

o Live music by Strate Notes Jazz Band.

o 8th and 9th Grade Essay Contest Winners!

o Special appearance by national bestselling author Brian W. Smith

o 10 featured local and national authors:

Aston R. Williams -- The Righteous Seeds: 7 Principles Towards Success

Kesh Nicole -- Every Goodbye Ain't Always Forever (1-2), A Family Affair, A Beautiful Symphonie, Broken Empire (1-3)

LaTracey Drux -- 10k in 10 days for Black Authors, 100 things every black author needs to do NOW

Diana Riley -- Cooking on Purpose, Grace at the Kitchen Table

Rosalind Armstrong-Woodfox -- My Story, My Testimony, My Deliverance

Teriece Reynolds -- Live, Learn, Love: With an Open Heart Life,  Lessons on Cultivating Healthy and Meaningful Relationships

Raymond Manson -- Bamzybaby's First day of school

Vanessa J Ross -- A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Eyez

Portia A. Cosby -- The Disgruntled Wives Club, It's Complicated, & F.I.R.E. Reignited

Shelia Goss -- The Joneses, The Aftermath

So put on your best ivory or cream outfit and join us for an upscale literary experience! Kids and VIP options available!