The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture (via Zoom)

"The Sisterhood" tells the story of how a remarkable community of Black female writers transformed American writing and cultural institutions. Drawing on original interviews with Sisterhood members as well as correspondence, meeting minutes, and readings of their works, Courtney Thorsson explores the group’s everyday collaboration and profound legacy. The Sisterhood advocated for Black women writers at trade publishers and magazines, often in the face of sexist, racist, and homophobic backlash. Thorsson traces the personal, professional, and political ties that brought the group together as well as the reasons for its dissolution.

This is a ZOOM program; please register to obtain the zoom link:
https://yorktown.librarycalendar.com/event/sisterhood-how-network-black-women-writers-changed-american-culture-zoom-22867

This public program is made possible by federal Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which enable the New York State Library to champion lifelong learning.