This year’s conference features distinguished writers and artists Nikki Giovanni, Haki R. Madhubuti, Angela Jackson, Staceyann Chin, John Fountain, Trudier Harris, R. Dwayne Betts, Malik Yusef and Maryemma Graham. This year’s theme is Builder of Positive Reality: A Celebration of the Lifelong Achievements of Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti. Through April 3. gbrookscenter@gmail.com.