Alice Walker at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Creighton Campus

Thursday, April 5

The internationally celebrated author of “The Color Purple” gives the keynote speech for the Bearing Witness to Womanism inaugural gathering, which will explore “pressing questions, engage in rigorous inquiry and open communication essential to the well-being of black womankind,” according to a release. The remainder of the conference takes place at the Hilton Richmond downtown. Free. 7 p.m. For information on the conference, visit upsem.edu.

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