This year’s event will explore how narratives of Black joy can serve as both resistance and renewal—expanding conversations around identity, creativity, and liberation while inviting writers, artists, and thinkers to engage joy as a critical force in shaping literary and cultural futures.
Date: Saturday, 11/21/26 • Venue: TBA
What does Black joy look, sound, and feel like in your life? MLC invites writings, photography, and visual art for inclusion in this year’s Black Joy conference program: a standalone, full-color print booklet that will include the conference agenda and original narratives inspired by joy.
The Mosaic Literary Conference fosters a collaborative space for individuals interested in literature, education, and the arts. MLC plays a crucial role in promoting creative thinking and knowledge sharing within the community. By inviting educators, community and arts organizations, as well as the general public, the conference facilitates a diverse and inclusive exchange of ideas.
MLC creates a space where literature, education, and the arts intersect. Past conferences have examined the legacy of James Baldwin, queer identity, and Audre Lorde, and sparked dialogue on pressing social and cultural issues.
Inspired by the annual conference, Mosaic is a print and virtual publication showcasing the work of writers of African and Latinx descent.
