Founding publisher Amanda Johnston introduces TORCH to New York City. Join Cave Canem in celebrating the success of this ambitious on-line journal dedicated to showcasing work by emerging and established black women writers. Contributors Lauren K. Alleyne, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Tayari Jones and Kamilah Aisha Moon read from their work. Come early to enjoy lunch and browse the vintage wares at DUMBO’s beautiful Baco Café & Boutique. At 5:30, head over to Cave Canem’s new home at 20 Jay Street, where selected photographs from Rachel Eliza Griffiths's oeuvre will be on display.
$10 general admission, $7 for seniors and students with i.d. (cash only). All proceeds to benefit TORCH and Cave Canem.
Baco Cafe
71 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York
