Sac BlkLit Book Fest

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Dr. Luke Woods
President of Sacramento State University

Dr. Luke Wood is the ninth president of Sacramento State and a nationally recognized scholar on racial equity in education. He has authored or edited 16 books and published over 200 scholarly works. Under his leadership, Sacramento State launched the nation’s first Black Honors College and innovative programs like Combat U, a collegiate pathway into boxing and mixed martial arts. Dr. Wood will be featured in the Conversation with University Leaders segment at the Sac Black Lit Book Fest. Follow Dr. Luke Wood on @drlukewood

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Gary S. May
Chancellor of UC Davis

Victoria Rowell is an award-winning actress, bestselling author, director, and advocate. Best known for her iconic role as Drucilla Winters on The Young and the Restless, she has also starred in Diagnosis: Murder and directed films including Catfish Christmas. A former foster youth, Rowell is a dedicated champion for underserved communities and the arts. Follow her on Instagram at @victoriarowell.

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Victoria Rowell
Actress and Author

Victoria Rowell is an award-winning actress, bestselling author, director, and advocate. Best known for her iconic role as Drucilla Winters on The Young and the Restless, she has also starred in Diagnosis: Murder and directed films including Catfish Christmas. A former foster youth, Rowell is a dedicated champion for underserved communities and the arts. Follow her on Instagram at @victoriarowell.

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Shaka Senghor
Author

Shaka Senghor is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose work focuses on writing, healing, and liberation through storytelling. His inspiring journey from incarceration to becoming a globally recognized voice for transformation has been featured on major platforms including Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. He is the author of Writing My Wrongs, Letters to the Sons of Society, and How to Be Free. Follow him on Instagram at @shakasenghor.

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Les Robinson
Author

Les Robinson is a Sacramento native and author of Discovering Daniel Blue: My Search for Significance, Purpose, and Legacy, which chronicles his journey to uncover the life of his great-great-great-grandfather—a formerly enslaved man who founded the first Black church on the West Coast. His work blends genealogy, history, and personal reflection to illuminate stories of resilience and legacy. Follow him on Facebook at Les Robinson.