The Media Diversified nonprofit has launched an indiegogo campaign for the Bare Lit Festival. They aim to raise £7,000.00 (roughly $10441.55 USD).
The intent behind this U.K.-based event is to exclusively showcase works by writers of color. The festival will take place from Feb. 26, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2016. We’ve embedded a video about the project above.
Here’s more from the campaign page: “Last year, the U.K.’s three largest literary festivals featured over 2000 authors. Of those 2000+ authors, only 4% were from Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian or East Asian backgrounds. We’re aiming to change that.”