Celebrating Black History, Present and Future Through Storytelling with Janis Kearney

virtual event; open to the public and all mentees & mentors

Our stories help define our world, and the world around us. When we share our stories we learn about us, and we realize that we are all more alike than different.

Janis Kearney began researching the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson, after a dinner party 15 years ago in Chicago that took place in Ms. Jackson’s home shortly after her death. Through interviews, songs, and accounts from those who knew her, Janis then crafted the story of Mahalia Jackson with compassion, respect, and love.

Join us for an evening of discovery as we celebrate Janis Kearney’s new book Only on Sundays: Mahalia Jackson’s Long Journey. We’ll hear about the care and curiosity needed to write historical nonfiction from a creative lens and practice finding the spectacular figures in our own lives with writing prompts.