News & Highlights

NAMED 2026 Kimbilio Fiction Fellow

Kendra Y. Mims was selected as a 2026 Kimbilio Fiction Fellow, joining a community of Black writers dedicated to advancing fiction by authors of the African diaspora.

Selected for Storehouse Voices’ Women & Words

Kendra Y. Mims was among 70 writers selected to participate in the 2026 Storehouse Voices’ Women & Words literary event, held at Penguin Random House in New York City.

Received 2026 Apex Grand Award

Kendra Y. Mims received a 2026 APEX Grand Award for her AABB News feature examining how blood collection organizations prepare for mass casualty events and ensure blood supply readiness.

Featured Writer at Purple Threads Showcase

Hosted by Theatre Charlotte and Charlotte Lit, Kendra Y. Mims was selected to read her personal essay at the 2026 Purple Threads Community Showcase, inspired by The Color Purple at Theatre Charlotte.