“Black Love Letters” Panel and Book Celebration
“Black Love Letters” Panel and Book Celebration
Join Columbia Sociology and select contributors for a panel discussion and celebration of Black Love Letters, an all-new anthology of letters and original illustrations on the subject of Black love by Natalie Johnson and Cole Brown.
FREE
Columbia University Faculty House - 3rd Floor
November 02, 2023 | 6:30 pm
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Book Details

Black Love Letters is an all-new anthology of letters and original illustrations on the subject of Black love by Natalie Johnson (Sociology MA, '23) and Cole Brown. With letters from celebrated Black writers, creators, and thinkers including Brontez Purnell, Morgan Jerkins, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Imani Perry, this anthology is an ode to Black community, struggle, joy, love, and Blackness in its many forms.

Event Details

Join Columbia Sociology and select contributors for a panel discussion and celebration of Black Love Letters, featuring readings from the exquisite collection. This event is free and open to the public with food and refreshments provided.

Location

3rd Floor
Faculty House
64 Morningside Drive
New York, NY 10027

About The Performance

Black Love Letters is an all-new anthology of letters and original illustrations on the subject of Black love by Natalie Johnson (Sociology MA, ’23) and Cole Brown. With letters from celebrated Black writers, creators, and thinkers including Brontez Purnell, Morgan Jerkins, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Imani Perry, this anthology is an ode to Black community, struggle, joy, love, and Blackness in its many forms.

Join Columbia Sociology and select contributors for a panel discussion and celebration of Black Love Letters—featuring a panel discussion and readings from the exquisite collection, followed by a reception.

For more information, please visit the event website

Image: Detail of cover artwork from Black Love Letters