Exploring the power of Black words.
Exploring the power of Black words.
Exploring the power of Black words.
GumboLit (The Gumbo Literary Club) is an international readership committed to exploring the power of Black words. We're creating space for all who wish to challenge themselves to read more, engage with a vibrant and curious community, and learn about and empower themselves in the process.
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Reading, learning, and growing together through the power of Black words and Black literature.
Gathering as a community for panels, discussions, and a diversity of literary engagements.
Creating space for physical and digital conversations about the readings, and even work from fellow readers.
Aja Van Vuren
Curator
Jilana Thomas
Programs Coordinator
If it’s in your capacity, we encourage you to purchase these books via independent bookstores or digital book providers, as opposed to Amazon. Please support the independent book market.
FEBRUARY
all about love - by bell hooks
MARCH
Men We Reaped - by Jesmyn Ward
