A Juneteenth Author Showcase highlighting the voices of Black authors from Western Maryland will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown. Hosted in collaboration with local organizer Cherish McMillan-Kilgoe, the event aims to honor the legacy of African American literature and promote cultural understanding through author talks, book sales, and community engagement.
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Set in the museum’s Kaylor Rose Garden, the showcase will run from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring approximately a dozen regional Black authors. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet authors, purchase their books, and hear formal presentations on their work. In addition to the showcase, the Washington County Free Library Bookmobile will be present from 1 to 5 p.m., offering Juneteenth-themed materials, library card registration, and lending services.
Participating authors include Monica Briggs Anderson of Germantown, Kisha Davis of North Potomac, Charmyra E. Fleming of Brunswick and her son Frederick Fleming, Jamie Hardges of Hagerstown, Shirlene Roberts of Frederick, and Taurean Washington of Frederick. Their works range from personal memoirs and romance novels to comics and inspirational literature, reflecting a wide spectrum of Black experiences and storytelling styles.
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The Juneteenth Author Showcase is part of a growing tradition established by McMillan-Kilgoe, designed to elevate Black voices within the literary community. The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, hosting the event, is a longstanding cultural institution with a broad permanent collection and a commitment to inclusive programming. The museum and the county library aim to create a space that fosters both education and celebration through this collaborative event.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.
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