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Black Writers Read
Black Writers Read showcases, celebrates, and honors the words, work, and traditions of Black writers from across the country, across genres, across experiences, and across the African Diaspora. This podcast series is produced and hosted by performance poet, playwright, events curator, and educator Dr. Nicole Young-Martin. Find us on Instagram: @blackwritersread. Find Nicole on Instagram: @coco_penexplore.
Black Writers Read
Latest Episodes
Bonus Episode: Meet Our Associate Producer, Candace DeLeon!
Meet a very special person and power behind Black Writers Read, our Associate Producer, Candace DeLeon!Candace DeLeon is an artist from Detroit based in New York City. She brings her talents and background in theater and administration t...
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Exploring Freedom through Horror featuring Michelle McGill-Vargas
This episode features our conversation with Michelle McGill-Vargas, which was live-streamed on May 2, 2026.Michelle McGill-Vargas
Johnzelle Anderson’s 'Mixtape': On Rewriting His Soundtrack of Life
This episode features our conversation with Johnzelle Anderson, which was live-streamed on April 19, 2026.Johnzelle is a licensed therapist by trade, and believes in the power of storytellin...
Confronting Anxiety Through Prayers and Poetry featuring Amiya Phillips
This episode features our conversation with Amiya Phillips, which was live-streamed on April 13, 2026 during National Poetry Month.Amiya Phillips is the author of the recently self-published poetry book "The Heart of the Mat", which show...
Our 100th Guest, Children's Book Author, Nikki McPhetridge!
This episode features our conversation with our 100th guest, children’s book author Nikki McPhetridge, which was live-streamed on March 21, 2026.Nikki McPhetridge is a first-time author, storyteller, and creator of
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Nicole—What a fabulous writer to begin a new season! Such confidence, talent, warmth! You scored again!!!
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