Every year, hundreds of celebrations of the African American Read-In take place across the country and around the world. These events feature the texts, talks, and discussions by and about African American authors and serve as a way to recognize and amplify their work.
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Open Mic: African American Read-in at Montgomery College
March 4, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Open Mic: African American Read-in
Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 12:30-3:30 p.m
Montgomery College Creative Writing students and community members read from literature by African American authors or their own creative writing.
Participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from this year’s theme for the Frank Islam Athenaeum Symposia of “Civil Rights, Human Rights, and Social Responsibility.” Following the tradition of the National African American Read-In, this event celebrates African American Literature.
Join to listen or sign up to read at the beginning of the Zoom session.
Meeting URL: https://montgomerycol-lege.zoom.us/j/97796869449
Meeting ID: 977 9686 9449
Passcode: 655633
If you have questions, please contact Kaylin Nguyen at Kaylin.Nguyen@montgomerycollege.edu