Councilmember Carolyn R. Davis, the Dallas Public Library, the African American Museum and the South Dallas Cultural Center present
Tulisoma, Swahili for "we read", is a community-based literary festival promoting literacy and the arts in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. Founded in 2003, by former City Councilman Leo V. Chaney, Jr., and Dr. Harry Robinson, President and CEO of the African American Museum, the goal of Tulisoma is to create a dynamic event tailored to engage local families, avid readers, aspiring writers and visitors to the city. Councilwoman Carolyn R. Davis recognizes the importance of reading and literacy and has worked to continue the tradition.
Sonia Sanchez poems depict the struggles between black people and white people, between men and women, and between cultures. She will be speaking at the "Community Breakfast" event. more »
Craig Watkins became the first African-American elected to the office of District Attorney in Dallas County, Texas on January 1, 2007. He will be speaking at the "Porkchops and Politics" event. more »
Evelyn Palfrey writes romantic suspense for the 'marvelously mature'--because romance is just as sweet with a little gray at the temple. She will be speaking at the "Conversation & Roses" event. more »
James Mardis has been called a cultural, poet-hero by those who write such things. By those who have benefitted from his Family Story Project he has been called simply, Friend. more »
Carol Boston Weatherford has authored more than two dozen children's books including Dear Mr. Rosenwald and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom. more »
Rev. Michael Waters is the founder and Senior Pastor of Joy Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Dallas, Texas. Named among America’s top young leaders by Ebony Magazine (April 2009) and as “One-to-Watch” by SMU Magazine (Spring/Summer 2008), Pastor Waters’ diverse background and myriad of professional successes have garnered him wide recognition as a rising leader of today. more »
Max Rodriguez is the Founder and Publisher of QBR The Black Book Review, the national literary review that features writers of the African Diaspora. He is Founder and Director of the Harlem Book Fair, the nation’s largest African American book festival, held annually in New York City, Hartford, CT, Freeport, LI, and other cities nationally. more »