This website is an archive of the 2002 series.

The NOMMO series is currently presented by the Givens Foundation for African American Literature. For more information, please visit their website or contact them directly at (952) 831-2555.

Nommo Forum is a public policy series designed to explore divergent perspectives on issues relevant to the African American community. The forums will bring together preeminent Black authors and community leaders to engage in the experience of "nommo," the magic power of the word.

Each author has written a landmark book and will speak on the most compelling and critical issues of our times, including racism, slavery, reparation and the Black experience. Community leaders from business, the professions, non-profits, government, academia, and the media. Participants are promised an insightful, intellectually stimulating, and perhaps controversial evening with opportunities for networking and relationship building. Sessions begin with a presentation by the speaker, followed by questions and answers. Books by each author will be available for purchase and signing.

The fabrics used on this site were provided courtesy of Mimi's African Art Gallery.

Nommo is sponsored by the Givens Foundation for African American Literature and The Minneapolis Foundation with generous support from the University of Minnesota.