Eric K. Washington
@ekwashington.bsky.social
Author, “Boss of the Grips” — Winner, Herbert H. Lehman Prize | Winner, GANYC Apple Award | Finalist, Brendan Gill Prize
The Rollin Fellowship awards $5,000
each to two authors working on a biographical work about an Atrican American figure or figures whose story provides a significant contribution to our understanding of the Black experience. Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Apply:
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each to two authors working on a biographical work about an Atrican American figure or figures whose story provides a significant contribution to our understanding of the Black experience. Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Apply:
biographersinternational.org/award/the-fr...
October 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Rollin Fellowship awards $5,000
each to two authors working on a biographical work about an Atrican American figure or figures whose story provides a significant contribution to our understanding of the Black experience. Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Apply:
biographersinternational.org/award/the-fr...
each to two authors working on a biographical work about an Atrican American figure or figures whose story provides a significant contribution to our understanding of the Black experience. Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Apply:
biographersinternational.org/award/the-fr...
Thank you, Michael Henry Adams, for your nice piece in the @nyamnews.bsky.social about my conversation last week with @aleliabundles.bsky.social on her new biography, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,” for the Leon Levy Center for Biography!
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Defining American greatness: A’Lelia Bundles discusses ‘Joy Goddess, A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance’
A full house at CUNY’s Segal Theater gathered for A’Lelia Bundles’s new book, "Joy Goddess, on A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance."
amsterdamnews.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thank you, Michael Henry Adams, for your nice piece in the @nyamnews.bsky.social about my conversation last week with @aleliabundles.bsky.social on her new biography, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,” for the Leon Levy Center for Biography!
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amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/09...
Tonight, I’ll be talking to @aleliabundles.bsky.social about #JoyGoddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance (in-person and virtual).
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
A'Lelia Bundles on A'Lelia Walker in conversation with Eric K. Washington
Dubbed the “joy goddess of Harlem’s 1920s” by poet Langston Hughes, A’Lelia Walker, daughter of millionaire entrepreneur Madam C.J.
www.gc.cuny.edu
September 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Tonight, I’ll be talking to @aleliabundles.bsky.social about #JoyGoddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance (in-person and virtual).
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
Log fwd to talking with @aleliabundles.bsky.social for the Leon Levy Center for Biography (@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social) about her book, "Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance," Tue, Sept 9, 2025, at 6:30pm.
Register here (in-person or virtual):
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
Register here (in-person or virtual):
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
A'Lelia Bundles on A'Lelia Walker in conversation with Eric K. Washington
Dubbed the “joy goddess of Harlem’s 1920s” by poet Langston Hughes, A’Lelia Walker, daughter of millionaire entrepreneur Madam C.J.
www.gc.cuny.edu
September 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Log fwd to talking with @aleliabundles.bsky.social for the Leon Levy Center for Biography (@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social) about her book, "Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance," Tue, Sept 9, 2025, at 6:30pm.
Register here (in-person or virtual):
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
Register here (in-person or virtual):
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...
Great chatting with John Reddick at Innovation Triangle this evening about my remounted 2004 neighborhood history exhibit, “Manhattanville: Hidden in Plain Sight,” sponsored by @whaanyc.
August 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Great chatting with John Reddick at Innovation Triangle this evening about my remounted 2004 neighborhood history exhibit, “Manhattanville: Hidden in Plain Sight,” sponsored by @whaanyc.
I’m thrilled West Harlem Arts Alliance has re-mounted “Manhattanville: Hidden in Plain Sight,” my 2004 panel-based public history exhibit — based on my 2002 book, “Manhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem” — not seen in 21 years. Innovation Triangle, 450 West 126th St, every Wed & Thu, 12-4pm.
August 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I’m thrilled West Harlem Arts Alliance has re-mounted “Manhattanville: Hidden in Plain Sight,” my 2004 panel-based public history exhibit — based on my 2002 book, “Manhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem” — not seen in 21 years. Innovation Triangle, 450 West 126th St, every Wed & Thu, 12-4pm.
R.I.P. Dame Cleo Laine (28 October 1927 – 24 July 2025)
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Cleo Laine, Britain's most successful jazz singer, dies aged 97
Versatile singer straddled jazz, classical, pop and musical theatre with four-octave range, and collaborated for decades with husband, John Dankworth
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July 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
R.I.P. Dame Cleo Laine (28 October 1927 – 24 July 2025)
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
How fortuitous is it that I received an advance copy of Daniel E. Atkinson’s new biography of George Walker on the anniversary of the legendary comedian’s birth on July 15, 1872.
Pre-order yours here: sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-...
Pre-order yours here: sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-...
July 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
How fortuitous is it that I received an advance copy of Daniel E. Atkinson’s new biography of George Walker on the anniversary of the legendary comedian’s birth on July 15, 1872.
Pre-order yours here: sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-...
Pre-order yours here: sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-...
I’m overjoyed to talk to journalist and author @aleliabundles.bsky.social about her new book, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,” on the @biographersintl.bsky.social Podcast.
Listen here:
biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...
Listen here:
biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...
June 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I’m overjoyed to talk to journalist and author @aleliabundles.bsky.social about her new book, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,” on the @biographersintl.bsky.social Podcast.
Listen here:
biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...
Listen here:
biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...
It was wonderful to interview @prithik.bsky.social about her book, “Brooklynites.” To check out our conversation on @biographersintl.bsky.social Podcast #220, go to: biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...
June 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It was wonderful to interview @prithik.bsky.social about her book, “Brooklynites.” To check out our conversation on @biographersintl.bsky.social Podcast #220, go to: biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...
@peterbakernyt.bsky.social and @sbg1.bsky.social in conversation with Susan Page at James Atlas Plenary of 2025 @biographersintl.bsky.social (BIO) conference in Washington DC.
June 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
@peterbakernyt.bsky.social and @sbg1.bsky.social in conversation with Susan Page at James Atlas Plenary of 2025 @biographersintl.bsky.social (BIO) conference in Washington DC.
Enjoyed participating in a stimulating panel at the NCORE2025 Conference this morning, “Community in the Academy:
The Columbia University A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program,” with @aleliabundles.bsky.social, #georgecalderaro, #marthadiaz and #johnreddick
The Columbia University A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program,” with @aleliabundles.bsky.social, #georgecalderaro, #marthadiaz and #johnreddick
May 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Enjoyed participating in a stimulating panel at the NCORE2025 Conference this morning, “Community in the Academy:
The Columbia University A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program,” with @aleliabundles.bsky.social, #georgecalderaro, #marthadiaz and #johnreddick
The Columbia University A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program,” with @aleliabundles.bsky.social, #georgecalderaro, #marthadiaz and #johnreddick
So excited that my colleague @aleliabundles.bsky.social’s “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance” arrived while I was away!
Pre-order: bookshop.org/p/books/joy-...
Pre-order: bookshop.org/p/books/joy-...
May 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So excited that my colleague @aleliabundles.bsky.social’s “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance” arrived while I was away!
Pre-order: bookshop.org/p/books/joy-...
Pre-order: bookshop.org/p/books/joy-...
Sculpture of Ira Aldridge as Othello (ca. 1860s), by Pietro Calvi (1833–1884), on display in the exhibit ‘100: A Century of Collections, Community and Creativity,” at the
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
May 9, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Sculpture of Ira Aldridge as Othello (ca. 1860s), by Pietro Calvi (1833–1884), on display in the exhibit ‘100: A Century of Collections, Community and Creativity,” at the
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Congratulations, Shennette Garrett-Scott and Fara Dabhoiwala, winners of @biographersintl.bsky.social’s 2025 Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship!
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Shennette Garrett-Scott and Fara Dabhoiwala win 2025 Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowships - Biographers International Organization
Shennette Garrett-Scott and Fara Dabhoiwala are the recipients of the 2025 Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship, awarded for biographical works-in-progress that
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April 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Congratulations, Shennette Garrett-Scott and Fara Dabhoiwala, winners of @biographersintl.bsky.social’s 2025 Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship!
biographersinternational.org/news/shennet...
biographersinternational.org/news/shennet...
Thanks Councilmember @ebottcher.bsky.social for arranging a site inspection with @nycsanitation.bsky.social of the (Former) Colored School No. 4 schoolhouse in Chelsea.
April 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Thanks Councilmember @ebottcher.bsky.social for arranging a site inspection with @nycsanitation.bsky.social of the (Former) Colored School No. 4 schoolhouse in Chelsea.
Had a great time today as guest lecturer at @columbiagsapp.bsky.social’s graduate historic preservation studio — “In Search of Black Bohemia: Reparative Preservation in Manhattan’s Tenderloin.” Thanks for inviting me, and for all the great questions!
April 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Had a great time today as guest lecturer at @columbiagsapp.bsky.social’s graduate historic preservation studio — “In Search of Black Bohemia: Reparative Preservation in Manhattan’s Tenderloin.” Thanks for inviting me, and for all the great questions!
Reposted by Eric K. Washington
Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
April 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
Day II — “Telling the Stories of Black Lives through Biography” Conference, @troyuniversity.bsky.social
@biographersintl.bsky.social #blackbiomonty2025
@biographersintl.bsky.social #blackbiomonty2025
March 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Day II — “Telling the Stories of Black Lives through Biography” Conference, @troyuniversity.bsky.social
@biographersintl.bsky.social #blackbiomonty2025
@biographersintl.bsky.social #blackbiomonty2025
Thank you, @gaofnyc.bsky.social, for last night’s Lifetime Achievement Award honor, and David Freeland for your very kind introduction! 🙏🏾❤️
March 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Thank you, @gaofnyc.bsky.social, for last night’s Lifetime Achievement Award honor, and David Freeland for your very kind introduction! 🙏🏾❤️
The video of my recent talk for the Van Cortlandt House Museum, “The Legacy of Colored School No. 4,” is now viewable online:
youtu.be/ZuOQDt7oT_k?...
youtu.be/ZuOQDt7oT_k?...
February 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The video of my recent talk for the Van Cortlandt House Museum, “The Legacy of Colored School No. 4,” is now viewable online:
youtu.be/ZuOQDt7oT_k?...
youtu.be/ZuOQDt7oT_k?...
“Greenwich Village as Harlem’s Preamble and Echo”
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual. Free.
FRI, FEB 28, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register: dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual. Free.
FRI, FEB 28, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register: dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
“Greenwich Village as Harlem’s Preamble and Echo”
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual. Free.
FRI, FEB 28, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register: dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual. Free.
FRI, FEB 28, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register: dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Thanks to the @us.theguardian.com, which interviewed me for today’s piece about the NYC designated landmark, #formercoloredschoolno4, and its notable staff and students, who included #sarahtompkinsgarnet, #williamappo, #jimogenhoward and #jameshwilliams.
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
An unassuming building in New York City educated Black leaders. What will become of it?
‘Colored School No 4’ was built in 1850 to serve Black kids, but it’s unclear what the city plans to do with it today
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February 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thanks to the @us.theguardian.com, which interviewed me for today’s piece about the NYC designated landmark, #formercoloredschoolno4, and its notable staff and students, who included #sarahtompkinsgarnet, #williamappo, #jimogenhoward and #jameshwilliams.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Manhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem”
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual
FRI, FEB 21, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register:
dorot.trumba.com/Manhattanvil...
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual
FRI, FEB 21, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register:
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February 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Manhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem”
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual
FRI, FEB 21, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register:
dorot.trumba.com/Manhattanvil...
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual
FRI, FEB 21, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM
Register:
dorot.trumba.com/Manhattanvil...