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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. 

About the BWM

Collections & Exhibitions

 With over 6,000 books, magazines, journals, newspapers, and assorted publications, our collections provide an in-depth view of the Black experience in America and abroad. Rare and autographed books and documents, over 3,000 wax and taped recordings, and magazines, the BWM collection shares a bird’s eye view of the African American life of literary giants, national civil rights organizations, local community movements and groups, as well as smaller independent publications in print and recordings. 

The Barbara Daniel-Cox Collection (BDC Collection)

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The Anne E. Phillips Collection

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The Erwin Collection

The Erwin Collection

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People's Poetry and Jazz Festival

The People’s Poetry and Jazz Festival in Germantown, Philadelphia, celebrates community, arts, and culture with live jazz, R&B, African dance, spoken word, and local vendors. Hosted by the Black Writers Museum, it’s a free, family-friendly event for all ages.

Countdown to Our Next Festival

Saturday, August 16, 2025


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Events & Activities

Check out our events calendar to discover various activities and experiences. Whether you're interested in exhibitions, talks, performances, or festivals, there's always something happening for you to enjoy!


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

Tuesdays, June 17-July 22

Summer Memoir Class

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7:30pm

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Tuesdays, June 17-July 22

Summer Memoir Class

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HG Stamp Rally

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July 11

BWM Summer Mixer and Networking Event

8pm

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11pm

Center in the Park

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July 11

BWM Summer Mixer and Networking Event

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11pm

Center in the Park

August 26

People's Poetry and Jazz Festival

12pm

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8pm

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August 26

People's Poetry and Jazz Festival

The People's Poetry & Jazz Festival (PPJF) is a vibrant, free community festival featuring world-class Jazz and R&B performances, spoken wor...

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Support Our Cause

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 hands of a young person, please click the donation button below to make a tax-deductible contribution. 

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The Urban Affairs Coalition, a non-profit tax-exempt agency, is the fiscal sponsor for the Black Writers Museum 

The BWM is a proud member of the Historic Germantown consortium of historic and cultural organizations in Northwest Philadelphia 

Location & Hours

We can't wait to see you!

We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.

Black Writers Museum

Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

(267) 297-3078 info@thebwm.org

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