Black Messiah, by Steven A. Holmes

What happens when the struggle against fascism abroad collides with the fight for equality at home?

Black Messiahs follows two Black American soldiers and a young Jewish Holocaust survivor whose lives intersect during the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. Inspired by the extraordinary service of the 761st Tank Battalion, the novel examines courage, identity, sacrifice, and the complicated meaning of freedom.

Come meet author Steven A. Holmes, who will read from his book and—together with the audience—explore the story, his shift from factual writing to fictional storytelling, and the power of narrative to connect diverse communities.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please RSVP for planning purposes.

About the Author

Steven A. Holmes has worked as a correspondent or editor at some of the country’s top news organizations, including Time, The Washington Post, CNN, and The New York Times, where he won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting. His previous book, Ron Brown: An Uncommon Life, is a biography of the ground-breaking political operative. Steve is currently the Board Chair with the Student Press Law Center. He is married, with two daughters and two granddaughters. He lives in Lewes, DE.