Black: The Literary Salon

A quarterly celebration of the best in Black writing from across the world. Launching February 27th 2020.

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

In light of the urgency of the situation unfolding in Nigeria, we are postponing #BlackLitSalon and donating all ticket sales to date to @feminist_co which has been at the forefront of organising the #ENDSARS protests. We stand in solidarity. #Lekki

https://t.co/yAtD0fBUMG

[Cassava Republic @CassavaRepublic]

Death should never be a reward for protesting. Our thoughts and prayers are with millions of Nigerians fighting against this injustice. #EndSARS

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

Counting down to our next #BlackLitSalon THIS THURSDAY with an unmissable panel of writers and thinkers, @EmmaDabiri, @FolaFagbule, @DoubleEph and Ayesha Harruna Attah, sharing their thoughts on writing history this #BlackHistoryMonthUK

Join us! 🎟: https://t.co/py3fIm1oKE

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

“I don’t think people want to go and be announced as, ‘Hi, I’m a black writer.’ They want to be announced for what they are and ultimately their reason for being there." - @FrancescaReddin on why #BlackLitSalon matters! Join our next salon this Thursday!

https://t.co/hdJxRDca54

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

#BlackLitSalon returns! Join us as, in the spirit of #BlackHistoryMonth , we dive in to the past with panellists @EmmaDabiri and Ayesha Harruna Attah, and with @PanasheChig returning to moderate!

Writing Stories; Making Histories | October 22nd

🎟️: bit/ly/blackliterarysalon

[Cassava Republic @CassavaRepublic]

.@BlackLiterary's salon with @EmmaDabiri @PanasheChig, Ayesha Haruna Attah and a 4th guest loading. WRITING STORIES, MAKING HISTORY is now more necessary than ever. We are reminded that every act of storytelling is also an act of creating history.
#BlackHistoryMonth BOOK NOW!

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

A massive thank you to all who joined us from across the globe, for an open, honest and thought-provoking dissection on masculinity, led by our incredible panel, @elnathan_john, @pjmendez_, @thando_mgqo and @PanasheChig! 🙌🏿

#BlackLitSalon will be back on September 24th!

[Elnathan John @elnathan_john]

Thanks to everyone who attended this lovely event tonight. I had so much fun. Thanks for supporting the literary salon.

[Anli Serfontein @anliserfontein]

Thank you for organising an amazing, thought-provoking evening and thanks to the panel and @PanasheChig

[Emma Shercliff @emmashercliff]

This was such an energising event! Great vibe, excellent chair, panelists in different countries, audience from around the world, robust discussion, thought-provoking & challenging questions. And no need to pay a babysitter. More like this post-lockdown please!! #blacklitsalon

[Audrey Shipp @adri16]

Patriarchy exists for the purpose of exercising power over women & non-gender-conforming people. Writer
@thando_mgqo #Blacklit
@BlackLiterary

[Audrey Shipp @adri16]

Black masculinity is not monolithic. Stereotypes aren't something to run away from either. We have to view ourselves as individuals. Writer
@pjmendez_ #Bkacklit @BlackLiterary

[Karabo Morule @KaraboMorule]

Wow this was really *AMAZING*... food for the mind for over 90 minutes... @thando_mgqo & @pjmendez_ please don’t tire of the work you have been doing. @elnathan_john I loved learning more about northern Nigerian traditions & history. Thank you all & thank you @CassavaRepublic 🙏🏾

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

And that's a wrap for our second #BlackLitSalon! Thanks to everyone who joined, and to our amazing panel @thando_mgqo, @elnathan_john, @pjmendez_ and @PanasheChig!

Remember to pick up copies of their books via @thisisbooklove and @CassavaRepublic!

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

#BlackLitSalon Round 2 is Live!

[Black: The Literary Salon @BlackLiterary]

.@elnathan_john: I grant myself permission to be playful, to act in ways that men my age are not expected to act. It's okay if you do not meet the standards of success that others have set. #bekindtoyourself

[Aslam Bulbulia @MosesGuy]

"The British did a lot of damage in 60 years but they cherry picked from what was there before and ensured it was set in stone and did not evolve after they left." @elnathan_john