THIRD ANNUAL
BLACK AUTHORS FESTIVAL
SAG HARBOR, NY The Black Authors Festival Fundraiser returns bigger and bolder for its Third Annual Celebration, a powerful day of literary excellence, cultural pride, and civic engagement, held on the first Saturday of August in beautiful Sag Harbor, New York. This year’s theme, “The Power of Literacy,” reinforces the Festival’s ongoing mission to raise funds and awareness, inspire action, and champion youth development and literacy equity.
The Festival proudly honors some of the nation’s most influential voices, including: Sunny Hostin; Don Lemon; Marc H. Morial; Alton Fitzgerald White; Harriette Cole; Cheryl Wills; Pamela McBride; Attika J. Torrence; and Youth Author Honoree: Amaryllis Greene
The day will be hosted by multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist and PIX11 Anchor Arrianee LeBeau, with music curated by NYC’s own DJ Jon Quick, known as the Resident Superhero of the city’s soundscape.
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“The Black Authors Festival builds on the legacy of great Black writers and offers a unique glimpse into the minds of modern-day authors who carry that torch forward. The weekend will be fun-filled and inspiring,” ~Phil Andrews, Founding President of 100 Black Men of Eastern New York and President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce.
“We invite our loyal Festival community, new friends, and partners to join us in championing literacy and protecting free expression. This movement matters—not only for our young people, but for generations to come,” ~Darlene Williams, Black Authors Festival, President
The Festival highlights include: Meet the Author book signings; A dynamic Women’s Panel moderated by Rochell Sleets, Editor and Chief Content Officer of Newsday; powerful Men’s Panel moderated by Maurice Williams, Executive Director of A Father’s Love; Divine 9 Toast, birthday tributes, and the Boots on the Ground Line Dancing Competition; A Paddle Raise Fundraiser benefiting A Father’s Love Personal Development and Community Services; and more.
A historic declaration, in a groundbreaking moment, Festival President Darlene Williams, alongside Legislator Jason Richberg, Assemblymember Tommy John Schiavoni, East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, and other elected officials, will officially declare August as Black Authors Festival Month on the East End.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now—with extended deadlines! Become a sponsor, vendor, or Festival Ambassador at www.BlackAuthorsFestival.com. For Media, Sponsorship, & General Inquiries Eboni Bailey – nationalblackauthorsfestival@g
ABOUT BLACK AUTHORS FESTIVAL, LLC
Black Authors Festival, LLC is the nation’s preeminent Black literary festival, committed to celebrating the voices of Black authors, advancing literacy, and defending the First Amendment right to free expression. Founded on the belief that representation matters, the Festival creates transformative experiences that empower communities and amplify stories too often marginalized.
Learn more at www.blackauthorsfestival.com
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