BLK INK Book Festival - New Orleans

08/27/2026

New Orleans Area Writers: Don’t miss this month’s Writers Meet-up at Jefferson East Bank Library! Saturday, August 29 at 10:30 AM. Scarlett Miller

08/15/2026

✨ The community is the lifeline for Black authors.

We cannot do what we do without those who value our stories, amplify our voices, and create space for diversity, creativity, and cultural expression.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture opened doors for Black authors to showcase their work, while Black bookstores like Community Book Center continue to provide essential spaces for our stories to be discovered and celebrated.

Because of these opportunities, Black Writers Workspace founder Michelle Jackson (Michelle Jackson ) had the honor of moderating a panel featuring local authors who are showcasing their craft, creativity, and the rich culture of New Orleans.

This matters.

Black authors need community—not only to publish, but to thrive. When we buy the books, visit the bookstores, attend the events, share the stories, and make space for Black voices, we help build a literary ecosystem where our stories can flourish.

Community is the lifeline. Let’s continue to show up for Black authors. 🖤📚

07/17/2026

07/04/2026

✨📚 This is a real honor! Join me at this Sunday! I am moderating a dynamic panel of local authors.

Sunday, July 5 10:00AM
Topic: From Ancestral Memory to Literary Futures with New Orleans Writers
Moderated by Michelle Jackson, founder of BLK Ink Festival.

Panelists: Poet Sunni Patterson, Historian Freddi Williams Evans and Chef Toya Boudy

06/27/2026