Roe v. Wade / Honoring Black Authors and Literature

African American writers tell stories that celebrate and document the black experience, allowing readers to reflect and learn about the history of African American life. The removal of books by authors of color from libraries and black-owned bookstores closing raise concerns over preserving Black books. What happens if these works from African American culture disappear for good? First, Prof. Renee Landers from Suffolk University School of Law discusses the implications of what the leaked opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade could mean for Black women and women of color.Panelists:Carmen Fields is an award-winning TV host, journalist, and writer AND is being honored for contributing her collection of books written by Black authors to the Salem State University Library.Marita Golden, is a literary consultant, writing coach, and an award-winning author of many books including her book, “The Strong Black Woman,” and the co-founder of The Hurston/Wright Foundation.Kim McLarin, Professor and Interim Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Emerson College.  She is also an award-winning author of several books.  Her latest is, "James Baldwin's Another Country: Bookmarked."Caroline Kautsire, Professor, at Bunker Hill Community College and author of, "What Kind of Girl?