A celebration of Black writers from all genres and forms. Held during the First Friday Gallery Walk, readers will present excerpts from iconic pieces of Black literature and introduce the audience to original writings. Age 16 & up A partnership between IU Arts & Humanities Council, IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, and the Friends of the Library. 6:30–8 PM (participants sign in at 6 PM) Grand Hall, Indiana University Cook Center for Public Arts & Humanities Maxwell Hall, 750 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

There is also a reception at 5 pm. This event can also be viewed online. Contact fol@mcpl.info for the Zoom link.