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SUMMARY:African Traditions in the Novels of Toni Morrison
DESCRIPTION:Toni Morrison scholar\, Dr. Kokahvah Zauditu-Selassie explores a wide range of complex concepts\, including African deities\, ancestral ideas\, spiritual archetypes\, mythic tropes\, and lyrical prose that appear in novels The Bluest Eye\, Sula\, Song of Solomon\, and more. \nProcessional led by King Salim Ajanku\, Master African drummer; Founding Co-director and Lead Facilitating Artist\, Creative Strategies for Change. \nMama Koko is a retired chair of African World Studies and History at Morris Brown University and associate professor at Morgan State University. She is the recipient of fellowships from Fulbright\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, and National Council for Black Studies. Mama Koko is featured in the Netflix film\, In Our Mothers Gardens\, and is an Obatala priest in the Yoruba system and a Mama Nganga in the Kongo spiritual tradition.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/african-traditions-in-the-novels-of-toni-morrison/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Opening the Book on Publishing: The Women Innovating Penguin Random House
DESCRIPTION:Join a roundtable discussion on vital topics in the publishing industry with executives representing various departments of the publishing powerhouse. \nPanelists:\nKim Shariff: EVP\, Strategy for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nSusette Brooks: Dir\, Inclusive Marketing\nLara Phan: VP\, of Account Marketing & Event Strategy \nModerator:\nJamia Wilson: VP & Executive Editor\, Random House
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/opening-the-book-on-publishing-the-women-innovating-penguin-random-house/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T170000
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SUMMARY:And the Word Was Good\, a day of celebrating books presented in partnership with Penguin Random House
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the dynamic world of publishing with “Inside Random House: The Book Business\,” From the pivotal roles of agents who scout talent\, editors who refine manuscripts\, and copywriters who craft compelling text\, to meticulous proofreaders and fact checkers ensuring accuracy\, every step is essential in bringing captivating stories to life. Penguin Random House stands as a cornerstone of the publishing industry\, renowned for its rich history and dedication to nurturing literary talent. Join us for an insightful exploration of the inner workings of Random House\, where creativity\, innovation\, and passion converge to shape the future of storytelling. \n1:00 PM Reading with Isisara Bey and Keith Colón\, Jr.\nThe Prophet\, a reading in honor of the 101st anniversary of this classic book of 26 prose poems written by the acclaimed Lebanese-American writer\, Khalil Gibran\, accompanied by violinist Keith Colón\, Jr. \n1:30 PM Get On the Banned Wagon: The Fight for Books\nThis survey of Penguin Random House’s current legal actions in defense of books\, authors\, the right to read and be read\, and the free flow of ideas and perspectives that is a hallmark of American Democracy is presented by Ojasvinee (OJ) Singh\, Legal Fellow\, PRH. \n2:00 PM Talking Book – How to Be An Audiobook Narrator\nDo you know what it takes to read and record a book out loud? Find out how best to prepare\, what vocal skills are needed\, and how to get hired as a narrator. Then take a turn at the mic to test out your narration abilities! \nPresenters:\nKaren Murray: Veteran voice actor for audiobooks\, radio and television commercials\, documentary films\, and platforms including Hulu\, iHeartRadio\, Lifetime Television\, and Discovery ID.\nJulie Wilson: Lead\, PRH Casting\, and cofounder\, Ahab Talent casting platform \n3:00 PM Opening the Book on Publishing: The Women Innovating Penguin Random House\nJoin a roundtable discussion on vital topics in the publishing industry with executives representing various departments of the publishing powerhouse. \nPanelists:\nKim Shariff: EVP\, Strategy for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nSusette Brooks: Dir\, Inclusive Marketing\nLara Phan: VP\, of Account Marketing & Event Strategy \nModerator:\nJamia Wilson: VP & Executive Editor\, Random House \n4:00 PM Special Presentation: African Traditions in the Novels of Toni Morrison\nToni Morrison scholar\, Dr. Kokahvah Zauditu-Selassie explores a wide range of complex concepts\, including African deities\, ancestral ideas\, spiritual archetypes\, mythic trope\, and lyrical prose that appear in novels The Bluest Eye\, Sula\, Song of Solomon\, and more. \nProcessional led by King Salim Ajanku\, Master African drummer; Founding Co-director and Lead Facilitating Artist\, Creative Strategies for Change. \nMama Koko is a retired chair of African World Studies and History at Morris Brown University and associate professor at Morgan State University. She is the recipient of fellowships from Fulbright\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, and National Council for Black Studies. Mama Koko is featured in the Netflix film\, In Our Mothers Gardens\, and is an Obatala priest in the Yoruba system and a Mama Nganga in the Kongo spiritual tradition. \nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/and-the-word-was-good/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Talking Book - How to Be An Audiobook Narrator
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what it takes to read and record a book out loud? Find out how best to prepare\, what vocal skills are needed\, and how to get hired as a narrator. Then take a turn at the mic to test out your narration abilities! \nPresenters:\nKaren Murray: Veteran voice actor for audiobooks\, radio and television commercials\, documentary films\, and platforms including Hulu\, iHeartRadio\, Lifetime Television\, and Discovery ID.\nJulie Wilson: Lead\, PRH Casting\, and cofounder\, Ahab Talent casting platform
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/talking-book-how-to-be-an-audiobook-narrator/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Get On the Banned Wagon: The Fight for Books
DESCRIPTION:This survey of Penguin Random House’s current legal actions in defense of books\, authors\, the right to read and be read\, and the free flow of ideas and perspectives that is a hallmark of American Democracy is presented by Ojasvinee (OJ) Singh\, Legal Fellow\, PRH.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/get-on-the-banned-wagon-the-fight-for-books/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T093000
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SUMMARY:Reading with Isisara Bey and Keith Colón\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Prophet\, a reading in honor of the 101st anniversary of this classic book of 26 prose poems written by the acclaimed Lebanese-American writer\, Khalil Gibran\, accompanied by violinist Keith Colón\, Jr.
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/reading-with-isisara-bey-and-keith-colon-jr/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="March on Washington Film Festival":MAILTO:info@https://marchonwashing.wpenginepowered.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T170000
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SUMMARY:The Legends: A Conversation with Walter Mosley\, Faith Childs\, Malaika Adero\, & W. Paul Coates
DESCRIPTION:Listen in on a stimulating dialogue with these pioneers\, creative lights\, and longtime colleagues in the contemporary publishing world\, from writers and agents to editors and publishers. \nPanelists:\nWalter Mosley: prolific author of over 50 crime fiction\, novels\, and non-fiction books including his newest Farewell\, Amethystine\, also Fearless Jones\, Every Man A King\, and The Man In My Basement; and filmed adaptations of his works: Devil in a Blue Dress starring Denzel Washington; Always Outnumbered with Laurence Fishburne\, and The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey starring Samuel L. Jackson.\nW. Paul Coates: founder and publisher\, Black Classic Press. Started in 1978\, BCP is one of the oldest independently owned Black publishing companies operating in the U.S.\, highlighting original works by Walter Mosley\, John Henrik Clark\, Josef Ben Yochanon\, and reissuing works by Amiri Baraka\, J.A. Rogers\, W.E.B\, DuBois and many more.\nFaith Childs: founder\, Faith Childs Literary Agency.  Since 1990\, this independent\, full-service agency has represented noted novelists\, memoirists\, biographers\, and journalists\, including several winners of the Pulitzer Prize\, National Book Award\, MacArthur Fellowship\, and more.\nMalaika Adero: founder/owner\, Adero’s Literary Tribe\, book development LLC;  Executive Editor\, AUWA Books at Farrar\, Straus Giroud\, founded by Ahmir Thompson aka Questlove; author of Up South: Stories\, Studies\, and Letters of This Century’s African American Migrations; former senior editor\, Altria Books/Simon Schuster. \nModerator:\nJamal Simmons: podcast creator\, and co-host\, TrailBlaze; CNN Political Commentator \nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/the-legends/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T143000
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SUMMARY:Memoirs in the Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate exploration of personal narratives from past and contemporary activists who have shaped civil rights history. We’ll hear from three justice activists\, shaped by their personal experiences\, who have turned their insights into books that inspire action and shape policy. \nThe lives and experiences of our notable historians\, writers\, and activists\, past and present\, tell us much about how we can engage in bending the arc of the moral universe toward justice. In this panel\, we hear from three contemporary activists who use the literary form of memoir to encompass larger truths. Discover how the personal lives of these leaders\, real people with triumphs\, flaws\, and trauma\, shaped their commitment to human rights. \nThe evening includes a discussion with poet and activist Staceyann Chin\, and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey\, author of his new book\, Kamala\, The Motherland and Me. Dara Baldwin\, author of To Be A Problem\, will also share her experiences as a disability activist\, offering insights into the disability movement and centering the voices of disabled individuals of color. \nThis event highlights how the personal lives of these leaders have profoundly influenced their commitment to justice. \nPanelist:\nDr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey: Author of Kamala\, The Motherland and Me which chronicles his journey to his paternal homeland with VP Kamala Harris on Her Historic Trip to Ghana\, Tanzania\, and Zambia. Quarter is also a Pepperdine University professor and prominent convener in the fields of dialogue and social change.\nDara Baldwin: 20-year activist and author of To Be A Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement\, a searing critique of the disability rights movement from within\, and a call for collective liberation that is pro-black and centers disabled people of color.\nStaceyann Chin: Co-writer and original performer in the Tony award-winning Def Poetry Jam on Broadway\, American book award winner\, author of the poetry book Crossfire and the memoir\, the other side of Paradise\, is also a champion for LGBTQ+ Rights. \nModerator:\nSheldon Scott: Multi-genre Visual Artist and Storyteller \nPlus a Special Spoken Word Performance by Staceyann Chin\nBooks available for sale courtesy of Mahogany Books\nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/memoirs-in-the-movement/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T133000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: A Mother Apart
DESCRIPTION:A Mother Apart is an intimate\, intergenerational exploration of mothering\, told through the eyes and words of powerhouse Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin. Weaving past and present\, verité and animation\, the film follows Chin as she navigates raising an empowered Black daughter while seeking out the truth about her own mother\, who abandoned her as a child. What she uncovers will set her on a courageous\, globe-spanning journey towards becoming the mother she never had. \nFollowing the screening\, join a talkback with the director Laurie Townshend and star\, Staceyann Chin. \nDirector/Producer: Laurie Townshend\nTicket Price: Free with RSVP
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/film-screening-a-mother-apart/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T170000
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SUMMARY:Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space Screening
DESCRIPTION:An in-depth biography of Zora Neale Hurston\, the influential author whose groundbreaking anthropological work would challenge assumptions about race\, gender and cultural superiority that had long defined the field in the 19th century. \nFilm: Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/zora-neale-hurston-claiming-a-space/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T130000
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SUMMARY:A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde Screening
DESCRIPTION:An epic portrait of the eloquent\, award-winning Black\, lesbian\, poet\, mother\, teacher and activist\, Audre Lorde\, whose writings — spanning five decades — articulated some of the most important social and political visions of the century. From Lorde’s childhood roots in NYC’s Harlem to her battle with breast cancer\, this moving film explores a life and a body of work that embodied the connections between the Civil Rights movement\, the Women’s movement\, and the struggle for lesbian and gay rights. \nFilm: A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/a-litany-for-survival-the-life-and-work-of-audre-lorde/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T110000
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SUMMARY:WEB DuBois: A Biography in Four Voices Screening
DESCRIPTION:The long and remarkable life of Dr. William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B) Du Bois (1868-1963) offers unique insights into an eventful century in African American history. Born three years after the end of the Civil War\, Du Bois witnessed the imposition of Jim Crow\, its defeat by the Civil Rights Movement and the triumph of African independence struggles. Du Bois was the consummate scholar-activist whose path-breaking works remain among the most significant and articulate ever produced on the subject of race. This film biography uses archival footage\, photo animation\, and interviews with four writers (Toni Cade Bambara\, Amiri Baraka\, Wesley Brown and Thulani Davis) to explain the life of one of the major strategists for the empowerment of African-Americans. \nFilm: WEB DuBois: A Biography in Four Voices
URL:https://marchonfest.org/event/web-dubois-a-biography-in-four-voices/
LOCATION:Planet Word\, 925 13th St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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