In the current age of forced isolation, an innovative, online literary festival is all about fostering connection, and it’s turning into a major success. Afrolit Sans Frontieres brings together a wide cross-section of diasporan writers with those who love them, and it’s proven to be a fascinating forum for addressing topics and questions that might not otherwise be aired in person.
SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES
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