WHY SPONSOR THE BLACK AUTHORS FESTIVAL

Who Attends the Black Authors Festival?

Our noteworthy audience includes:

  • Government Officials

  • Affluent and Influential Guests

  • Highly Educated Professionals

  • Agents of Change impacting their communities and beyond

  • Individuals with National and Global Reach

  • 25%+ Travel from Outside the Region specifically to attend

  • Engaged Media Consumers who actively follow cultural, literary, and political discourse

  • Champions of Literacy and First Amendment rights

  • Dedicated Community Servants affiliated with globally recognized organizations

This is not just an audience, it is a powerful, purpose-driven network of leaders, thinkers, and change agents. Your partnership with the Black Authors Festival connects your brand to people who are shaping conversations, policies, and movements across the globe.

Passion and Commitment

The Black Authors Festival’s honorees and guests are deeply invested in the full-day experience, because they understand the transformative power of literacy and the vital mission of A Father’s Love Personal Development and Community Services. This organization is dedicated to rewriting narratives and effecting real change in the lives of the youth and communities it serves.

Sag Harbor, a world-class port of call, is the summer retreat for renowned celebrities, business leaders, and creatives. Our venue, the prestigious Breakwater Yacht Club, hosts privately owned boats and yachts, offering a stunning, upscale backdrop for this one-of-a-kind gathering.

We cordially invite you to align with our elevated and purpose-driven platform. We will work closely with your team to curate a bespoke sponsorship package tailored to support your brand goals. By integrating your brand with the Black Authors Festival, you’ll gain meaningful exposure to an audience of affluent, influential, and socially conscious attendees who value authenticity, impact, and innovation.

THE BLACK AUTHORS FESTIVAL

The preeminent event for Black Authors and has been ranked as the one of the Top 9 Best New Festivals in the United States by USA Today Newspaper.

MEDIA COVERAGE INCLUDES

USA Newsday PIX 11 ABC WBAB WBLI Southforker East Hampton Star Southampton Press

The Black Authors Festival At A Glance: Now entering its third year, the Black Authors Festival has already built an extraordinary reputation as the preeminent event for Black Authors in the country. It has been deemed as a party with a purpose. Not only does the Festival honor celebrity and high profile authors, but a percentage of ticket sales is donated to a non-profit. The President also has an anti-literacy campaign as well as a national ban book banning campaign that she has spearheaded.

DATE: Saturday, August 2, 2025

VENUE: Breakwater Yacht Club on Bay Street in Sag Harbor, NY

ATTENDANCE: Over 250 attendees

Demographics: The Black Authors Festival is the nation’s preeminent end-of-summer literary and cultural event, held annually in the historic and elite enclave of Sag Harbor, NY.

Our attendees are:

  • Affluent – representing upper-income households with strong purchasing power

  • Highly Educated – many hold advanced degrees and professional distinctions

  • Worldly-Wise – well-traveled, culturally engaged, and socially conscious

  • Civic & Community Leaders – active in philanthropy, education, the arts, and policy

  • Brand Loyalists – aligned with companies that support literacy, equity, and cultural empowerment

This is a discerning audience that values substance, sophistication, and purpose. Partnering with the Black Authors Festival connects your brand with high-impact individuals who care deeply about legacy, literacy, and leadership.

Income: 10% >$2,000,000; 25% >$100,000; 30%> $75,000; 34% > $50,000; & 1% <$25,000

Education: 49% Graduate or higher; 45% Bachelor/Associates; 6% High School Diploma.

2025 Sponsors

Thank you to all of our sponsors.

Contact us to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you for your donations

Email us for additional information or to craft your bespoke sponsorship opportunity - nationalblackauthorsfestival@gmail.com

No amount is too small. Whether you choose to make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift, your generosity helps transform the lives of young people through the power of literacy and personal development.

Your support fuels our programs, uplifts underserved communities, and helps us build a legacy of change.

Thank you for believing in the mission. We are truly grateful.

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When you give today, you invest in brighter tomorrows. Your support empowers underserved youth, uplifts communities, and champions the power of literacy.

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