THE BLACK ARCHIVE SPEAKER SERIES
Tahirah J. Walker, Ph.D.
Professor, Author & Literary Advocate
THE BLACK ARCHIVE SPEAKER SERIES
THREE SPEAKERS. THREE GUIDED CONVERSATIONS. WINTER 2026.
Tahirah J. Walker, Ph.D., Professor, Author & Literary Advocate
In conversation with Courtney Abegunde
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 from 2 – 4pm
Tahirah J. Walker, Ph.D., is chair of the Department of Community Engagement and Leadership at Point Park University’s Rowland School of Business. She holds a doctorate in Communication and Rhetorical Studies.
As a writer and literary advocate, Walker is a two-time recipient of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh award. Her work has been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PublicSource, Taint Taint Taint Magazine, and Management Communication Quarterly, reflecting a voice that moves fluidly between creative, public, and academic spheres. She previously served on the board of Write Pittsburgh and is currently a member of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures board.
At the heart of all her work is a love of books, music, and visual art. Walker hopes her contributions shine a light on the amazing everyday lives of Black women and girls.
The Black Archive Speaker Series is made possible through the generous support of:
THE BLACK ARCHIVE SPEAKER SERIES: Tahirah Walker
Three Speakers. Three Guided Conversations.
Tahirah Walker, Professor, Author & Literary Advocate.
In conversation with Courtney Abegunde