Venue: New York Public Library

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

476 5th Avenue, 10018 New York, New York

New York Public Library

Voices in Full Color celebrates the power of expression among Black and Brown authors who transformed silence into strength. With each word, they reclaimed space, shattered silence, and imagined new worlds. Their language became resistance. Their stories shine as a spectrum of power, memory, and light.

Experience

• Connect emotionally with stories of resistance and empowerment.

• Leave with a sense of empowerment for freedom of expression.

• Importance of diverse perspectives in literature.

• Reflect on the relevance of censorship today and how it continues to shape access to diverse voices.

Education

• Contributions of Black and Brown authors in breaking literary barriers and challenging societal norms.

• Encourage critical thinking about the relevance of censorship and book banning today

• Understand the intersection of race and censorship in literature and its impact on marginalized voices.

Given the growing trend of school and public libraries targeted by censorship efforts, this exhibition also highlights The New York Public Library’s long-standing commitment spanning over a century to defending the freedom to read.

Primary: Tourist

Secondary: Researchers

Tertiary: Students