Why Study Richard Wright?
Seventy years ago Richard Wright, a sharecropper's son who became the first internationally acclaimed black writer, brought new meaning to the phrase "native son" and gave the world an American classic that continues to speak to us today.
The Wright Centennial
The week of September 4, 2008, the one hundredth anniversary of Richard Wright’s birth, was marked around the country with events ranging from parades to symposia. These events heralded a renaissance of interest in Wright’s works.
Applying to the Institute
The Institute, which includes a modest stipend for participants, is designed for full-time teachers including home-schooling parents, but other K-12 school personnel, such as librarians and administrators are also eligible to apply.