Morrison won the Nobel Prize and the Pulitzer Prize.
“Our ambition is for every person in Ohio—young and old—to engage with Toni Morrison’s life, literature, and legacy over the next year,” said Literary Cleveland executive director Matt Weinkam. “This is our opportunity to celebrate the greatest artist in our state’s history.”
“What you get is an opportunity to really look at American history and America’s struggle to become a more perfect union through the lens of Morrison’s literature,” Asmo said. “She was a staunch advocate for literature and art as an important part of a strong civic fabric and a strong democracy. That was a foundational idea of this.”
The yearlong tribute will feature public readings of Morrison’s works, author talks, writing contests, performances, film screenings, and city-specific events reflecting her influence. An interactive website will provide program details, reading and discussion guides, podcasts, and a statewide events calendar.
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Source: Black Enterprise
