The Church welcomes the Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) as our presenting partner in an exciting collaboration centering on Black creativity. Kevin Young, the Andrew W. Mellon Director of NMAAHC, joins us for three intimate and thought-provoking dialogues with artistic visionaries. More information on the next two sessions, including dates and speakers coming soon.

In this inaugural discussion, Kevin will be joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, Colson Whitehead. Colson Whitehead spent his formative years in Sag Harbor, an experience that informed his 2009 book Sag Harbor.

All speakers for the series will have significant ties to the community as this program connects deeply with The Church’s mission of ‘fostering creativity on Eastern Long Island’ and ‘honoring the history of Sag Harbor as a maker’s village,’ exploring the rich creative contributions of African American visionaries who share profound personal or professional histories with our community.