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 |
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Sat 02/18/2023 2:00 PM |
African American Museum of Dallas |
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Sat 09/17/2022 3:00 PM |
Dallas Public Library Highland Hills Branch |
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Thu 02/13/2020 6:30 PM |
Civil Rights Empowerment Summit Guest Speaker |
Grayson College Sherman Texas |
Sat 02/29/2020 10:00 AM |
The Dallas Library MLK Branch 2922 MLK Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 |
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Thu 7/9/2020 11:00 AM |
City of Dallas BLM Community Conversation on Resiliency |
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