Black Heritage Trail Tea Talk

Portsmouth Public Library is proud to cohost another year of Black Heritage Trail NH's Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talk Series! This series of community dialogues will illuminate the power, poetry, and persistence of African American oratory to inspire social reform and build a more democratic Union.

Tea Talk #2 | Sunday, February 8 | 2:00 PM | Temple Israel | Portsmouth, NH

A Knock at Midnight:  Black Preacher as Orator

The Black preacher has long held a sacred and central role in African American public speech. Beyond their role as religious leaders, preachers have historically served as political voices, cultural transmitters, community organizers, and skilled rhetoricians. This dialogue explores how the pulpit evolved into both a sanctuary and a platform for liberation, influencing the moral and political discourse within communities.

Registration is required. To register, visit the Black Heritage Trail website.