About this Event
The Free Black Women's Library is a literary hub, reading room, Black Feminist archive, and community care space that features a free store, period pantry, backyard garden, reading club, weekly book swap, and a wide array of free public programs, as well as a collection of over 5000 books written by Black women and Black nonbinary authors.
This social art project was created by artist and cultural worker OlaRonke Akinmowo in 2015, and is funded by merchandise sales and direct donations.
Sustain her work by becoming a monthly patron at ❤️
The Free Black Women's Library
presents
WHEN I GET HOME
A Solange Listening Party & Write In
led by Emerald Carter
Sunday, Sept 27 at 3PM
Take the time to revisit the iconic album When I Get Home by Solange and reflect on your relationship with imagination, joy and home.
Attendees will be given writing prompts based on the lyrics and euphonia of the music and can look forward to time for writing, discussion and fellowship.
Come prepared to write, share and connect.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Facilitator's Bio:
Emerald is an educator and writer with a passion for faith, culture, and social justice. She holds a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Sociology from Tufts University. She is the author of “how to bloom… and other acts of guerrilla warfare.” Her work explores the intersections of spirituality, art, education, and community.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room, 226 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, United States
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