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Writers Are the Narrators of History

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Plan Your Visit

Writers Are the Narrators of History

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Plan Your Visit

Welcome to the Black Writers Museum

Step into the Black Writers Museum, where the powerful voices of Black literary legends come to life.  Founded by Supreme Dow in 2010, the Black Writers Museum preserves and celebrates a rich legacy of Black literary contributions. 

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Collections & Exhibitions

Explore the Legacy of Black Literature

Our collections & exhibitions bring Black literary history to life with rare manuscripts, artifacts, and interactive displays. 


Now on display: Love, Battle, and Literature: The Black Arts Movement and Harlem Renaissance.

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Upcoming Events

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For more information on activities and events, call 267-297-3078, email events@thebwm.org, or continue to visit our website for updates. 


Writer of the Month

Langston Hughes (1902-1967)

 Langston Hughes was a pioneering figure in American literature, best known for his powerful poetry and insightful reflections on race, identity, and social justice. A key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, his work continues to resonate today. Want to learn more about his life and legacy? Click Learn More to explore! 

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BWM is a program partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition, its fiscal sponsor. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.

To help us put a book in the hand of a young person, please click the
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Black Writers Museum

Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

267-297-3078

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