Myriha is joined in conversation by NYT bestselling and NAACP award-winning author, Victoria Christopher Murray. Victoria's latest novel, Harlem Rhapsody, details the story of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the hidden figure in Harlem who ignited the Harlem Renaissance — discovering renaissance writers like Langston Hughes, Nella Larson and Zora Neale Hurston. Listen as they discuss Victoria's journey to becoming a writer, the importance and power of representation in literature, writing as a tool for liberation during the Harlem Renaissance, and why her new book, Harlem Rhapsody is a must have for your 2025 reading list. Keep up with Victoria Christopher Murray: Order Harlem Rhapsody Learn more about Victoria's work Follow Victoria on social media Keep the conversation going with us: Follow Black Women Talk Work on Instagram Learn more about Black Women Talk Work Tell us what resonated with you the most from this week's episode at [email protected]

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