What does it mean to be a Storytelling Evangelist? As a Black American writer, I was thrust into the DEI space, but it's not where I wanted to be. I realized I could have more impact and change more hearts and minds, by shifting my activism to the literary world.

La Maison Baldwin is planning the party of the century in honor of James Baldwin’s 100th Birthday. Think Paris, artists, and activism. Get the details and plan your trip to the City of Lights to honor Baldwin’s literary legacy.

What are the best books about writing, written by BIPoC authors? We’ve curated a list of ten great books to help you become a better writer, written by Black and Brown authors. Because even when we talk about writing and the writing life, race matters.

What does it mean to be a good literary citizen? Does being a writer or loving good books count? It’s a start, but here are some more concrete ways to be an active literary citizen and why it matters so much.