Renowned scholar, writer, performer, teacher and master storyteller

Recent & Upcoming Appearances and Book Signings:

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Welcome to this website for Dr. Njoki McElroy.  At this site, you can find  information on the author and preview literary works such as her  great  memoir, 1012 Natchez, covering the Great Migration.  You can also find out how to purchase materials and see Dr. McElroy’s appearance schedule for book signings and story telling in the table below and via the Appearances link.  Links to media coverage can also be found below.  Read a tribute to Dr. McElroy, the teacher, here...

Dr. McElroy’s latest Book

1012 NATCHEZ:

A Memoir of  Grace, Hardship,  and Love

Dr. Njoki McElroy

Njoki McElroy recalls growing up in Texas, coming of age in New Orleans, and migrating to Chicago..  Find out more about this book and read excerpt from chapter one here!

Media Coverage

Gun Fun, Dr. McElroy writes poem about gun violence

Dr. McElroy Delivers Black History Presentation

Dr. McElroy Receives Honor from Dallas Public Library

*Storytelling performance series entitled "Our Stories: Bridging Communities and Building Trust through Storytelling”.  These Storytelling performances are presented by Caramia Theatre and directed by Dr. Njoki McElroy and Jiaan Powers.

Announcing Dr. McElroy’s long anticipated  Documentary!

“The Queen Professor Holds Court”

The film takes a look back at Dallas Storyteller, Author and Professor Dr. Njoki McElroy’s storied career and the impact she has had on others. 

You are invited to a screening of the documentary at the African American Museum of Dallas on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2 pm. See event page for details. The press release for the documentary premier can be viewed here.

This documentary is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture

When

Event

Location

Sat

02/18/2023

2:00 PM

Documentary Screening

African American Museum of Dallas

3536 Grand Ave

Dallas, TX, 75210

Sat

09/17/2022

3:00 PM

Documentary Premiere

Dallas Public Library Highland Hills Branch

6200 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, TX 75241

Thu

02/13/2020

6:30 PM

Civil Rights Empowerment Summit Guest Speaker

Grayson College

Sherman Texas

Sat

02/29/2020

10:00 AM

Free Storytelling Workshop

The Dallas Library MLK Branch 2922 MLK Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75215

Thu

7/9/2020

11:00 AM

City of Dallas BLM Community Conversation on Resiliency

Online

http://bit.ly/2Bk0Swk