Join us for a live webinar celebrating A’Lelia Walker, a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance and daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. Award-winning author A’Lelia Bundles shares insights from her new biography Joy Goddess, exploring Walker’s vibrant legacy of culture, creativity, and activism. Moderated by Isisara Bey, this conversation highlights Walker’s impact on Black arts and leadership, ahead of the 2025 March On! Festival.
AUGUST TBD, 2025
Join us for a live conversation celebrating the legacy of A’Lelia Walker, daughter of Madam C.J. Walker and a defining figure of the Harlem Renaissance. This pre-festival webinar features award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles, whose new biography Joy Goddess brings to life her great-grandmother’s dazzling world of culture, creativity, and community.
From legendary parties and intimate salons, to political conferences and national fund drives, A’Lelia Walker stood at the crossroads of art and activism – hosting luminaries including Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Zora Neale Hurston and Carl Van Vechten. Moderated by Isisara Bey, Artistic Director of March On!, this conversation will explore the cultural impact of Walker’s life and the ongoing significance of Black women’s leadership in arts and enterprise.
As part of our countdown to the 2025 March On! Festival (September 16–21), this session invites you to discover the joy, brilliance, and legacy of one of history’s unsung icons.
Author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker
Keynote Speaker, Producer, Writer, And The Artistic Director Of March On!
