Are you a book lover? Black Writers Weekend kicks off this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, and you do not want to miss a page of the excitement. The annual festival will celebrate and honor black writers in all genres across three days of workshops, panels, movie screenings and much more.
When Is Black Writers Weekend?
Black Writers Weekend takes place this year Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Come on out and immerse yourself in book signings, film screenings, dynamic conversations with writers & filmmakers, captivating live podcasts, vibrant art shows, and unforgettable parties.
Now in its 16th year, Black Writers Weekend, promises an activity-filled three days that will focus on a range of events and activities:
Black Writers Weekend 2024: What Are Some Top Events To Attend?
Black Writers Weekend attendees can expect:
- Kickoff Day: Screenwriters Pitch Fest, Access Hollywood: Black Writers Shaping Cinema Panel and more.
- Creative Day: 12:00 PM – Black Girls Film Camp Movie Screenings and Talk Back with Avery Kelley and Milan Armorer moderated by Walter Gainer
1:00 PM – We Are Creative | Exploring Black Creativity, Social Media Bans, and Resilience with Lena Jenkins-Smith, Christopher Bruce, Shaun Sinclair, Dr & Evelyn Bethune Moderated by Cicely Lewis of Read Woke — 2:00 PM – Voices of Vision: Innovating the Audio Drama Landscape Partnered with Afros & Audio with Taccara Martin, Xperience J, Aisha Casey - Community Day: 1:30 PM – I AM CREATIVE TALK Tressa Smallwood, in conversation with Jessica Black 2:30 PM – The Heart of a Man Play + Cast Talk with Stevie Baggs Jr., Neil Carr, and Tobias Armand moderated by Ardre Orie partnered with Orie Agency
- Celebration Day: (Invite Only): AAMBC Awards, She Writes Book & Brunch, AAMBC Alumni After Party
Check out the full schedule at BlackWritersWeekend.com.
Tamika Newhouse, the founder of Black Writers Weekend, told AtlantaFi.com that she created the event to honor the cultural contributions that black people have made and continue to make.
“Think about our history, how our ancestors could not talk in their language, and they were forbidden to learn and to write,” Newhouse says. “Our bloodline, our culture, our sounds, our stories, our looks, and our energies have influenced every culture on this planet, and we must celebrate ourselves by telling our stories through written words, music, movies, and fashion.”
Where Is Black Writers Weekend Being Held In Atlanta?
Because Black Writers Weekend is a four-day event, held unless otherwise noted, at the Riverside Epic Center, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168.
Learn more about Black Writers Weekend here.
How To Get Tickets To Black Writers Weekend?
If you want to attend Black Writers Weekend, click here for tickets.
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