Debut author returns home for Black History Month Feb 17, 2026

NEW ORLEANS — Debut children’s author and engineer Lillian Ebanks Joseph, a New Orleans native now living in Houston, will return home Feb. 19-21 to be featured at the Black History Month Literary Weekend, promoting her new children’s book, Lizzie Finds Her Spark.

Set in New Orleans, Lizzie Finds H...

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Youth advocate prepares to make Black History Month debut Feb 17, 2026

NEW ORLEANS — Author and student leader advocate Reginald Webb will make his debut appearance as one of 14 featured authors at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, Feb. 19-21, in New Orleans.

Originally from Baltimore and now based in California, Webb is the creator of The TrailBla...

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Louisiana chef marks 10th appearance at Black History Month Literary Weekend Feb 08, 2026

NEW ORLEANS — Chef, culinary educator, and author Diana Riley is set to return to New Orleans for her 10th appearance at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, taking place Feb. 19-21.

Riley will be one of 14 featured authors at the annual weekend, founded by Meet the World Image Sol...

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Educator, author brings 2-book series to New Orleans Feb 07, 2026

NEW ORLEANS — Scholar, author, and theologian Dr. George Walters-Sleyon will travel to New Orleans Feb. 19-21 as one of 14 featured authors in the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend.

During the event, Dr. Walters-Sleyon will present his groundbreaking two-book series, The Rush for Bla...

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Award-winning author, leadership coach comes to Big Easy for Black History Month Feb 07, 2026

 NEW ORLEANS — Award-winning author, leadership coach, and pastor Kevin Wayne Johnson will make his debut appearance as one of 14 featured authors at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, Feb. 19-21 in New Orleans.

A Richmond, VA native and founder of The Johnson Leadership Group LL...

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Maryland author heads to Big Easy for Black History Month Feb 07, 2026

NEW ORLEANS — Baltimore author and women’s empowerment advocate Michelle Rhoney will be one of 14 featured authors at the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend, taking place Feb. 19–21 in New Orleans.

Rhoney is the author of The Color of Pretty and The Color of Pieces, a compelling autob...

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Black Fantasy’s Bright Horizon: Torrie Q. Jones Leads With Authentic Power Feb 07, 2026

In a genre where Black voices have historically been scarce, Torrie Q. Jones is redefining what fantasy fiction looks like.

I learned this quickly after meeting her in 2023. We met through a mutual literary friend who recommended her as a guest for my show, the Horizons Author Lounge. I was excited...

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Will AI Replace Authors? I Think Not! Mar 08, 2025

 

A few weeks ago, I had an interesting debate with a fellow author who proudly proclaimed, “I don’t use AI because I’m protective of my words.” While I respected her stance, it got me thinking — does using AI really mean we’re giving up control over our writing?

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