The Author Series Committee welcomes journalist Desiree Cooper for a jubilant discussion about Black Summers (Wayne State University Press, 2026), a collection of writings paying tribute to the urban outdoors through tales of Black resilience and joy across generations. Desiree, editor of and contributor to Black Summers, will be joined in conversation by contributors Pamela Hilliard Owens and Lillien Waller.

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Editor Desiree Cooper (L) will appear with contributors Pamela Hilliard Owens (C) and Lillien Waller (R)