Celebration of Black Writing gets underway this week

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    The month of May marks the 30th annual Celebration of Black Writing, when visual and performing artists, writers and journalists nationwide will participate in scheduled events throughout Philadelphia.

    NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller previews the festival with Valerie Gay, Director of Arts Sanctuary, which is hosting the Celebration of Black Writing.

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