Wright Conversations
The Wright Conversations with Kwame Alexander
About Kwame Alexander
Internationally renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author of 40 books, Emmy-winning producer, and educator Kwame Alexander is on a mission to change the world one word at a time. From books about Black trailblazers to suspenseful thrillers and books for young readers Alexander comes to The Wright to discuss his newest book, This is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets and read excerpts from his many writings.
In an op-ed published last year in the Los Angeles times Alexander captured the challenges and opportunities of the present moment when he wrote so eloquently that “too many of us have lost our way, our will and our sense of historic purpose. The good and righteous in us knows what’s necessary for a renewal. For a healing. For a reclamation of the most important values that have eluded us, but still define our journey as human beings: freedom, democracy and equality of opportunity. The problem is we don’t know where to go, or we’re too afraid of how we get there."
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The Wright Conversations
Engage your mind with our curated collection of events featuring dynamic speakers chosen by Neil A. Barclay, President of the Charles H. Wright Museum. The Wright Conversations brings insightful and robust discussions to the Detroit community, addressing critical topics in civic engagement, art, history, and culture.