We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More
Co-sponsored by the Black Cultural Center, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Department of Sociology, and Office for Inclusion and Diversity
One of the most original and perceptive Black voices today, award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates served as a national correspondent for The Atlantic, reporting on systemic racism and white supremacy.
The author of the New York Times bestseller and National Book Award winner Between the World and Me — which Toni Morrison called “required reading” — delivers a reading of his work, participates in a moderated conversation, and answers audience questions.
This performance will last approximately two hours, including an audience Q&A.
*Run times listed here are based on information provided at this time and are subject to change.
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, abilities, passions, and perspectives of our vibrant community. As our region’s only destination marketing organization, we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer, and those assets and strengths come in varied forms. We embrace differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, language, visible and invisible disabilities, and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique. We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.