Yari Yari: Black Women Writers and the Future

The story

Yari Yari -- Black Women Writers and the Future: An International Conference on Literature by Women of African Descent was held at New York University in October 1997. Yari Yari means "the future" in the Kuranko language of Sierra Leone, West Africa. It was the first major international literary conference of its kind, featuring such renowned writers as Edwidge Danticat, Sonia Sanchez, Maya Angelou, Werewere Liking and Sapphire. The video documents selected scenes from panels, readings, and performances during the conference.

Cast & crew

Edwidge DanticatSelf

Sonia Sanchez

Sonia SanchezSelf

Angela DavisSelf

Ama Ata Aidoo

Ama Ata AidooSelf

Octavia E. ButlerSelf