Key facts
- Folger Shakespeare Library to present exhibition 'To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare'.
- Exhibition opens October 16, 2026.
- Dr. Patricia Akhimie is the curator.
- The exhibition covers 450 years of Black women's engagement with Shakespeare.
The Folger Shakespeare Library is set to open a significant exhibition on October 16, 2026, titled 'To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare.' This exhibition aims to provide the first comprehensive historical survey of how Black women have engaged with the works of William Shakespeare over the past 450 years. Dr. Patricia Akhimie is serving as the curator for this groundbreaking show.