Presented by the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation
Friday, October 9, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

 

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A Night of Excellence, Legacy, and Literary Power

Celebrate Black literary excellence at the 25th Annual Legacy Awards — the premier national event honoring Black writers in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and debut fiction. Join leading authors, emerging voices, industry influencers, and passionate readers for a night of recognition, connection, and culture.

What to Expect

 Awards Ceremony – Honoring outstanding works in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, college poetry, college prose and debut fiction
 Program – Celebrate literary legends & emerging writers
 VIP Reception  – Meet the finalists and HWF Supporters
 Cultural Presentation – A beautiful evening of art, culture, and community

What You Need To Know

VIP Reception  5:30pm - 7:00pm 

Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Event Area  – The Auditorium, 5th Floor. 

Location - Friday, October 9, 2026 

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Attire is Business Casual/ Afrocentric  

  

Tickets

VIP Ticket – $100

Includes:

• Reserved premium seating

• Awards program

• Access to the VIP pre-event reception

VIP tickets are limited.

General Admission – $50

Includes:

• Awards program

Students -  $35

Includes:

 •     Awards program

FAQs:

No early bird tickets available.

Need assistance with tickets?
Email us at programs@hurstonwright.org

Reserve Your Seat Today

This is your moment to stand in community, celebrate our storytellers, and uplift Black literary excellence. Buy your tickets now and be part of a historic evening!