Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival

Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival A celebration of Black literary excellence. Saturday, August 15, 2026 12 - 6 pm, Dinner + After-Party Collaboration. Information: www.mvbbf.com

MVBBF COMMUNITY JOIN US!DINNER & AFTER-PARTY Collaboration! is proud to present in partnership with , a Dinner & After-P...
06/02/2026

MVBBF COMMUNITY JOIN US!
DINNER & AFTER-PARTY Collaboration!
is proud to present in partnership with , a Dinner & After-Party Collaboration with Guest Chef & Author, three-timed Chopped Champion & Celebrated Kingston born Chef and MV's own Chef Ben De Forest. "Jamaican cuisine is the result of a rich blend of cultural influences:
Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European. Each dish tells a story of resilience and adaptation and reveals the culinary identity of Jamaica itselt-dynamic, colorful, and always evolving."
Date: Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Seating Times: 4:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM MY JAMAICAN TABLE BOOK TICKETS 🎟️ Link in BIO
DJ After-Party: Begins at 11:30 PM (wristband required for re-entry)
Location: The Red Cat Kitchen
MVBBF thanks to , owner of Red Cat Kitchen, for his vision to uplift Chef Andre Fowles, include MVBBF in the dinner & after-party collaboration, and make this spectacular event possible! * MY JAMAICAN TABLE was on "best of" lists by , , Southern Living, Saveur, and the LA Times.
"If there is one person to teach Jamaican cuisine to the masses, it's chef Andre Fowles. His wealth of knowledge of the island is unmatched-think of this book as a flight to Jamaica perched in your pantry!"
, chef, restaurateur, and author.
"Chef Fowles takes a refreshing and insightful approach to Jamaican flavors. Now, he shares his favorite recipes so you can cook and enjoy them with your friends and family!" , chef, restaurateur, and author.

THANK YOU! We are so grateful to welcome as a sponsor of the2026 Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival! Their commitmen...
05/29/2026

THANK YOU! We are so grateful to welcome as a sponsor of the
2026 Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival! Their commitment to the health and wellbeing of this community is woven into the very fabric of the Vineyard and their support helps us continue creating space for culture, connection, and celebration of literature and storytelling on the Vineyard. Thank You, Claire Seguin, Denise Flynn, , and the team for helping to make this happen. Thank you for believing in this work and in this community. "Care that begins here, reaches everywhere."


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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! The Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival is beyond thrilled to announce that will join MVBBF to...
05/28/2026

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! The Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival is beyond thrilled to announce that will join MVBBF to discuss his narrated audiobooks tor the two-volume Pulitzer Prize-winning biographies on W.E.B. Du Bois by David Levering Lewis.
Tony Award, two-time Emmy Award, and NAACP Image Award-winning actor, producer, and author, Courtney currently stars in the history-making Lilo & Stitch, Percy Jackson & The Olympians, and the upcoming second season of Presumed Innocent. He is the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Chairman and President, a Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, and one of the most respected voices in American storytelling.
He is also co-author of The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power and Friends: A Love Story with his wife, Angela Bassett, with whom he is also co-founder of Productions.
Join us for this special opportunity to hear from Courtney B. Vance! We will see you on the Vineyard this August!
Photo courtesy of D'Andre Michael.
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AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! At this year's Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival, we are thrilled to welcome , anchor, Fulbrig...
05/28/2026

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! At this year's Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival, we are thrilled to welcome , anchor, Fulbright scholar, and debut novelist to the Vineyard.
A celebrated journalist whose work has reached millions across TODAY, NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, and Telemundo, Morgan now turns her storytelling lens to fiction. Her debut novel NOW THEN, published by in both English and Spanish, follows a young woman navigating first love at Harvard while uncovering the long-buried secrets of her Cuban immigrant mother's escape from 1957 Havana a sweeping, multigenerational story about inheritance, second chances, and the choices we love through forever. Join us in celebrating a voice that reminds us the most powerful stories are often the ones closest to home.

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT!Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival is excited to welcome , author of LESS THAN ONE PERCENT An eme...
05/28/2026

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival is excited to welcome , author of LESS THAN ONE PERCENT An emergency physician and CEO, Dr. Tomlinson brings a powerful perspective on leadership, disruption, and expanding access to opportunity. His work challenges conventional definitions of success and the systems that shape who gets seen, heard, and elevated.
In Less Than One Percent, he explores what it means to rise beyond the limits society places on us, encouraging readers to rethink labels, break barriers, and imagine what becomes possible when we stop accepting narrow expectations
Join us in celebrating voices that push boundaries and redefine what leadership can look like

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AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! The Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival is thrilled to welcome Philly-born entrepreneur, chet, an...
05/25/2026

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! The Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival is thrilled to welcome Philly-born entrepreneur, chet, and social innovator Muhammad Abdul-Hadi! Founder of and the North Star Collective, Abdul-Hadi is a 2024 Leadership Award honoree, using food as a tool for justice andempowerment by hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. His -nominated cookbook We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives blends mouthwatering Philadelphia-style pizza recipes with powerful stories of survival, second chances, and community transformation. From signature square pies to wings, shakes, and vegan delights, every dish tells a story of hope, resilience, and the power of opportunity.
A delicious and inspiring celebration of food, culture, and social impact you won't want to miss. MVBBF Board member and her family visited Downnorth Pizza and loved!

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AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Entertaining expert and celebrated event planner brings her signature warmth and style to the Vin...
05/25/2026

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Entertaining expert and celebrated event planner brings her signature warmth and style to the Vineyard! Founder of the To Be Hosted supper club and a 30 Under 30 honoree, she's planned unforgettable gatherings for major brands and now she's sharing her secrets with all of us. Her book Your Turn to Host is a joyful, practical guide to creating parties where people feel truly welcomed, connected, and cared for. . From cozy dinners to big celebrations, Amber shows how meaningful hosting is less about perfection and more about intention, ease, and heart.
Get ready to be inspired to open your door and gather your people.


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AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! From the to the White House, Michael Leach has built a remarkable career rooted in leadership, ser...
05/22/2026

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! From the to the White House, Michael Leach has built a remarkable career rooted in leadership, service, and purpose. it A former Chicago Bears staffer, NFL executive, Chief People Officer on a historic presidential campaign, and the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the White House, he now helps organizations build trust and impact nationwide.
His debut book, FAITH OVER FEAR, is a powerful reflection on navigating life's uncertain seasons with courage, resilience, and faith. * Through personal stories and hard-won lessons, Leach explores how embracing purpose can transform challenges into hope and progress for individuals and communities alike.


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AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT Dorothy Brown is reshaping how we understand race, wealth, and the law. A nationally recognized tax ...
05/22/2026

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT Dorothy Brown is reshaping how we understand race, wealth, and the law. A nationally recognized tax policy expert and Georgetown Law professor, Brown has appeared on NPR, PBS, and The New York Times, bringing clarity to the systemic barriers Black Americans face. Her forthcoming book, Getting to Reparations: How Building A Different America Requires A Reckoning With Our Past, exposes America's long history of reparations to everyone but Black Americans — and offers a bold roadmap to justice. A rigorous, eye-opening work for anyone ready to confront history and imagine a fairer future.
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AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT!Award-winning novelist and journalist returns with RUNNER, a gripping historical story set right he...
05/22/2026

AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Award-winning novelist and journalist returns with RUNNER, a gripping historical story set right here on Martha's Vineyard. It Following her acclaimed debut, she delivers a suspenseful, emotionally rich tale of family, loss, and daring ambition. Set in 1923, the novel follows a young woman from a Black seafaring family who enters the dangerous world of rum-running after her father's mysterious death a journey that carries her from to Boston and Harlem's glittering Renaissance. I Secrets, survival, and the cost of chasing a bigger future collide in this unforgettable saga.
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