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Black Women on the Perils & Promises of Friendship with White Women
“Radical and restorative. Reading this anthology will change your life. Don't be surprised if, in unexpected ways, it sets you free.”—Marita Golden, author of How to Become a Black Writer: Creating and Honoring Black Stories That Matter
“Whichever side of the friendship you occupy, there is something to relate to here. Pay attention if moving forward to understanding is your goal.”—Mary C. Curtis, Roll Call columnist, Equal Time podcast host, and award-winning journalist
Upcoming Book Events
Healing Our Stories: The Transformative Power of Sharing Black Women’s Narratives
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 6pm ET
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Virtual via Zoom
Join me and several contributors to We Deserve to Heal: Black Women on the Perils & Promises of Friendship with White Women. Hear the heart behind this project and the hope we have for the healing work this book is bringing to pass. This event is open to the public, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
NC Book Award Meet and Great @ Troubadour Booksellers
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 4pm
Sardis Crossing, 1721-7C Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28270
Fellow NC Book Award winner in Children’s Literature Carol Baldwin and I will be chatting about our award-winning books, Half Truths and Ripening Time. Open to the public.
