VOICES OF FREEDOM
African American Heritage Corridor136 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14203
May 31, 2026
From: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
(716) 235-1348
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A Juneteenth Author Spotlight
Sunday, May 31 | 3:00pm & 6:00pm
136 Broadway, Buffalo, New York
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration, we’re bringing the community together for a powerful literary gathering honoring the voices, stories, and legacies that define our journey.
Join us for author readings, live Q&A, book sales, and a community mixer featuring five distinguished authors whose works explore African American history, resilience, identity, faith, and community.
Meet Our Featured Authors:
Sharon Amos Open Doors: Western New York African American Houses of Worship
Betty Jean Grant Falling Through the Crack
Duncan Kirkwood Rerouting
Wille Brown United States Colored Troops: Importance in the Civil War
Dr. Virginia A. Batchelor Stop Calling Me That! My Name is Araminta
“Voices of Freedom” is designed to inspire dialogue, preserve history, and celebrate the written word as an important part of the Juneteenth experience and the African American journey.
The Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival continues its 50th Anniversary under the theme:
“Honoring the Past, Serving the Present, Inspiring the Future.”
Come out. Support local authors. Engage in conversations that uplift culture, history, and freedom through literature.
