RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c -- Rendered At Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:08:47 +0000 The Black Pen https://redcircle.com/shows/abag-black-pen-podcast en-US All rights reserved. The Black Pen Akron Black Artist Guild Soulful conversations with Black writers, from seasoned authors to those just beginning to put pen to paper. Each episode explores their unique journeys, creative processes, cultural insights, and the works that shape their craft. Whether published or aspiring, every writer has a story worth sharing. Join us as we celebrate the power of writing and the beauty of our stories, one word at a time. 2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c Soulful conversations with Black writers, from seasoned authors to those just beginning to put pen to paper. Each episode explores their unique journeys, creative processes, cultural insights, and the works that shape their craft. Whether published or aspiring, every writer has a story worth sharing. Join us as we celebrate the power of writing and the beauty of our stories, one word at a time.

]]> episodic no Akron Black Artist Guild info@abaguild.org no full Writing with Purpose Writing with Purpose Akron Black Artist Guild We talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rochelle Riley about her creative process, the themes that shape her work, and how she tackles difficult yet necessary topics in her writing.


Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.


Follow and connect with the Guild at www.abaguild.org


]]> <p><span>We talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rochelle Riley about her creative process, the themes that shape her work, and how she tackles difficult yet necessary topics in her writing.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Follow and connect with the Guild at </span><a href="http://www.abaguild.org/" rel="nofollow">www.abaguild.org</a></p><p><br></p> 195c5efd-b00b-476d-9654-32241fad2812 https://redcircle.com/shows/2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c/episodes/7b453f7f-878e-4821-8928-e2e26d46e785 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:42:00 +0000 2271 no full Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books Akron Black Artist Guild Multifaceted artist, author, and illustrator Ava Blu Wilson talks about her creative journey, what inspires her stories, and how she brings her children’s books to life through both words and art.


Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.


Follow and connect with the Guild at www.abaguild.org


]]> <p><span>Multifaceted artist, author, and illustrator Ava Blu Wilson talks about her creative journey, what inspires her stories, and how she brings her children’s books to life through both words and art.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Follow and connect with the Guild at </span><a href="http://www.abaguild.org/" rel="nofollow">www.abaguild.org</a></p><p><br></p> 093d08f1-1405-4fda-bc99-f51f150150a4 https://redcircle.com/shows/2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c/episodes/1cb7969e-7587-4a63-ad9a-6ca8e61bb035 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:33:51 +0000 2375 no full The Cultural Significance of Black Literature The Cultural Significance of Black Literature Akron Black Artist Guild Dr. Brenda M. Greene joins us to explore the importance of Black literature, the role of Black writers in shaping cultural identity, and why preserving this literary legacy matters more than ever.

Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.

Follow and connect with the Guild at www.abaguild.org




]]> <p>Dr. Brenda M. Greene joins us to explore the importance of Black literature, the role of Black writers in shaping cultural identity, and why preserving this literary legacy matters more than ever.</p><p><span>Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.</span></p><p><span>Follow and connect with the Guild at </span><a href="http://www.abaguild.org/" rel="nofollow">www.abaguild.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> f9efd3b7-15cf-489d-b376-53ec13200960 https://redcircle.com/shows/2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c/episodes/9257acee-b5aa-48bf-885f-25c56eb1ddc2 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:46:14 +0000 2340 no full Writing with Family: Co-Authoring with Your Children Writing with Family: Co-Authoring with Your Children Akron Black Artist Guild Kenny “Coach Jo-Jo” Smith, M.Ed., discusses the unique experience of co-authoring a book with his daughter and the deeper value of writing together as a family.


]]> <p><span>Kenny “Coach Jo-Jo” Smith, M.Ed., discusses the unique experience of co-authoring a book with his daughter and the deeper value of writing together as a family.</span></p><p><br></p> ce95aded-bb65-4f86-9784-be85749ac81c https://redcircle.com/shows/2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c/episodes/c8f2ae06-c73a-47f8-896c-bd68239cd460 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:56:09 +0000 2279 no full Poetry as Resistance: Writing, Publishing, and Social Justice Poetry as Resistance: Writing, Publishing, and Social Justice Akron Black Artist Guild Poet Jason Blakely shares his journey into writing, self-publishing, and how poetry can be a powerful tool for activism and social change.


Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.


Follow and connect with the Guild at www.abaguild.org


]]> <p><span>Poet Jason Blakely shares his journey into writing, self-publishing, and how poetry can be a powerful tool for activism and social change.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Follow and connect with the Guild at </span><a href="http://www.abaguild.org/" rel="nofollow">www.abaguild.org</a></p><p><br></p> 5fa3ba61-a28d-4b65-83d7-f2f2ae8b1a3d https://redcircle.com/shows/2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c/episodes/4d3a03bb-69f5-43d7-a746-f9b94c5d70e5 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 1882 no full Creativity, Community, and Black Artistry Creativity, Community, and Black Artistry Akron Black Artist Guild In our inaugural episode, we sit down with poet and cultural curator Scott Woods to discuss art, community-building, and the challenges and triumphs of Black creatives.


Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.


Follow and connect with the Guild at www.abaguild.org

]]> <p>In our inaugural episode, we sit down with poet and cultural curator Scott Woods to discuss art, community-building, and the challenges and triumphs of Black creatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by the Akron Black Artist Guild, The Black Pen podcast showcases powerful conversations with Black writers at every stage of their journey—from seasoned authors to rising voices. This platform celebrates the power of storytelling and the richness of our narratives.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow and connect with the Guild at <a href="http://www.abaguild.org/" rel="nofollow">www.abaguild.org</a></p> f66e40f6-e005-4684-b89c-eb80d7c766dc https://redcircle.com/shows/2014b482-538b-405a-8918-fced5bccd95c/episodes/2e4ff4bf-0f8d-4f73-89c6-f941c2668fa1 Thu, 22 May 2025 01:56:43 +0000 2063 no