Author David S. Mitchell—and his debut novel “We Hold These Truths”—Featured in Black Enterprise Magazine

Today, in its #FridayReads series, Black Enterprise Magazine featured David S. Mitchell’s We Hold These Truths and the entrepreneurial drive that took Mitchell from corporate lawyer to political novelist. Read the full interview here! Continue reading Author David S. Mitchell—and his debut novel “We Hold These Truths”—Featured in Black Enterprise Magazine

Objects at Rest (Revisited)

Family, I’m reposting this article I penned two years ago today on MLK Day. It is, unfortunately, as relevant right now as it was before the dawning of the Trump Era. Read, discuss, rethink, strategize—then do something to change our narrative. “You may have the right to remain silent, but you have the obligation to speak up.” -Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. #ReclaimMLK _______ It … Continue reading Objects at Rest (Revisited)

Look What We Found…

From the archive…previously unreleased video footage from the North Carolina swing of the 2017 #WHTTBookTour. As you take time away from the daily grind to share food, time and fun with your families, don’t forget about the progressive movement. Critically important mid-term elections are just around the corner. The hard work—organizing voters and raising money for forward-thinking candidates—must start now. Let’s play to win in … Continue reading Look What We Found…

Author David S. Mitchell to Appear in Atlanta, GA to Discuss Debut Novel “We Hold These Truths” in Cultural Engagement Series

Rolling, rolling, rolling. After a successful stop in Boston a few weeks ago, David gets back to his Southern roots as he makes his way down to the great state of Georgia. On Saturday, May 6, 2017 @ 2:30 p.m., David will appear at the September Gray Fine Art Gallery as part of its Community Engagement Series. Fair warning: This event will be unlike any … Continue reading Author David S. Mitchell to Appear in Atlanta, GA to Discuss Debut Novel “We Hold These Truths” in Cultural Engagement Series

Author David S. Mitchell and #WHTT Profiled in New District of Columbia Series, “Made In DC”

Last week, Washington D.C.’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment released a profile of David S. Mitchell and his debut novel, We Hold These Truths, as part of its “Made In DC” series profiling local artists, trendsetters and entrepreneurs. Continue reading Author David S. Mitchell and #WHTT Profiled in New District of Columbia Series, “Made In DC”

Author David S. Mitchell to Appear in Boston, MA to Discuss Debut Novel “We Hold These Truths”—and the Path Forward for Progressives

The #WHTTBookTour is officially in full swing: The District of Columbia, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Chicago, and now… On April 1, 2017, author David S. Mitchell will return to the Boston area (David spent three years studying at Harvard Law School in nearby Cambridge) to discuss his debut political novel set in the Barack Obama era—and the path forward for progressive politics and policies in America. Click … Continue reading Author David S. Mitchell to Appear in Boston, MA to Discuss Debut Novel “We Hold These Truths”—and the Path Forward for Progressives

Author David S. Mitchell: In Conversation @ The Regulator Bookshop in Durham, N.C.

On Thursday, January 26, 2017, author David S. Mitchell appeared alongside former Democratic US Senate candidate and lawyer, Ken Lewis, and Duke University professor and critically acclaimed author, Timothy B. Tyson (author of The Blood of Emmett Till and Blood Done Sign My Name). During this rich discussion on David’s new novel, We Hold These Truths—and the critical real-world themes it evokes—the three panelists covered … Continue reading Author David S. Mitchell: In Conversation @ The Regulator Bookshop in Durham, N.C.

Tim Tyson—Author of “The Blood of Emmett Till”—on David S. Mitchell’s Debut Novel, “We Hold These Truths.”

During a recent #WHTTBookTour stop at The Regulator Bookshop in Durham, NC, Professor Tim Tyson, author of the critically acclaimed new book, The Blood of Emmett Till and Blood Done Sign My Name, offered praise for David S. Mitchell’s debut novel, We Hold These Truths. Continue reading Tim Tyson—Author of “The Blood of Emmett Till”—on David S. Mitchell’s Debut Novel, “We Hold These Truths.”

Author David S. Mitchell Appears on Talk Show, “The State of Things.”

On Thursday, January 26, 2017, author David S. Mitchell joined friend and former North Carolina US Senate candidate Ken Lewis on WUNC radio’s “The State of Things” for a spirited—and candid—discussion on race and politics. During the nearly 20-minute segment, David, Ken and host Frank Stasio discuss David’s new novel, We Hold These Truths, how this novel exposes the unsavory consequences of the Democratic Party’s continued … Continue reading Author David S. Mitchell Appears on Talk Show, “The State of Things.”

Author David S. Mitchell Appears on NBC4’s Inauguration 2017 Coverage

In an Inauguration Day interview on NBC4, author David S. Mitchell discusses the legacy of outgoing President Barack Obama, the Democratic Party’s engagement problem, and the personal experiences that inspired his new political novel, “We Hold These Truths.” Continue reading Author David S. Mitchell Appears on NBC4’s Inauguration 2017 Coverage