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Tope Folarin beneath the bronze architecture of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Writing, criticism, and public life.

Novel

A Particular Kind of Black Man

Simon & Schuster · 2019

Explore the novel

Essay

The Paradox of African Writing and AI

The Atlantic · October 2026

Conversation

Chigozie Obioma + Tope Folarin

The Road to the Country · Lannan Center · Oct 2026

Event

Visiting Fellowship

Georgetown University in Qatar · Nov 3–15, 2026