In the first episode of the February Black History Month series, we honestly examine legacy beyond reverence—naming both the brilliance and the burden Black writers have inherited. This episode explores how history continues to shape creative pressure today and asks writers to distinguish between lineage and obligation.

Also, check out three current opportunities and happenings in Black writing and culture in The Inkwell:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-poet-is-a-prophet-a-black-history-month-writing-workshop-tickets-1981356417381

https://www.arthouseproductions.org/products/2nd-annual-black-authors-showcase-february-22-2026

https://www.polyphonylit.org/black-history-contest-2026

🎧 Listen now — Black history is not past. It’s present.