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Our Toni Morrison

Name: Our Toni Morrison
Start: 2026-10-15T21:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-15T23:30:00+00:00
Location: Founders Library

Thursday 15 October 2026, 17:00Venue time (New York)

Thursday 15 October 202617:00 · Venue time (New York)

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Join the Department of English (Literature & Writing) for an engaging celebration of the life, literary legacy, and enduring influence of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. Featuring distinguished writers and scholars Dana A. Williams and Namwali Serpell, the event will explore Morrison’s profound contributions to literature, storytelling, and cultural thought.

The program will also feature special guest Eleanor Traylor, Professor and Chair Emerita of English, with Jennifer Williams, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English, serving as moderator. Together, the participants will reflect on Morrison’s remarkable body of work and its continued significance for readers, writers, scholars, and future generations.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Founders’ Library, Browsing Room
500 Howard Place NW, Washington, D.C.