Join us on November 19th at 7pm EST for An Evening With AphroChic and Kleaver Cruz, author of The Black Joy Project. The Black Joy Project is an extension of Cruz’s real-world initiative of the same name. An educator and activist, in their book Cruz shines a light on Black joy as a revolutionary act and a source of healing and regeneration for Black people of all backgrounds and identities. International in scale, fist-raising in the prose, and chockfull of gorgeous works by dozens of acclaimed artists, The Black Joy Project does what no other book has ever done in words and art, putting joy on the same track as protest and resistance. Join us for a conversation about the inspiration for this groundbreaking book, ancestral joy, and how Black joy is a necessary revolutionary act. the Watch live on AphroChicTV, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube.

The first ever children's book by bestselling writer, feminist, and activist Rebecca Walker tells an endearing story of mother and son in Time For Us, set on the island of Maui in Hawai'i. Six-year-old Jackson is bored, but his mama is too busy working to play with him. Jackson is patient until his favorite time of day—when his mama spends time with him in a magical garden right outside their door. On An Evening with AphroChic we'll discuss the inspiration for Walker's inaugural children's book and how it draws on the theory that just 20 minutes of quality time a day, between caregiver and child, nurtures and benefits their relationship in many different ways.

In The African Decor Edit, author Nasozi Kakembo shares her deep knowledge of ethically sourced and aesthetically elevated heritage wares. Through xN Studio, her interior design and product design practice, Nasozi collaborates with artisans throughout Africa, and hers is the rare design book that delves into the origin and meaning behind the furnishings and accessories shown. On An Evening with AphroChic we'll speak with Nasozi about the artisans presented, their stories, and how African wares can be a beautiful part of a home's story in thoughtful and ethical ways.

Augusta Savage was the first person in the U.S. to open a gallery dedicated to African American art. A Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art educator, she was also one of the first Black women art activists of her time and fought for the inclusion of Black artists in the mainstream canon. The film explores Savage's legacy, and why her artwork has been largely erased. Join us for an evening with Sandra Rattley and Charlotte Mangin of Audacious Women Productions, to watch the director's cut and discuss Augusta Savage's legacy.

Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason, authors of AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home, will be speaking with Heather Carlucci at the Deep Water Literary Festival. Through panels, readings, art, performance and community engagement, the festival will spotlight the intersections between utopian dreams, the nurturing solace of gardens and nature and the narratives that challenge and inspire us to envision a better world.