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Join the Museum of the African Diaspora for an intimate and inspiring fireside conversation with celebrated actress, author, and trailblazer Denise Nicholas, moderated by Gold Beams Founder, Tayleur Crenshaw, as they reflect on Denise’s remarkable life, groundbreaking career, and literary journey, with special emphasis on her memoir, Finding Home.

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From her pioneering roles in the groundbreaking television series Room 222 and In the Heat of the Night to her memorable performances on the silver screen, including Let’s Do It Again, Denise Nicholas has spent decades captivating audiences while helping redefine the representation of Black women in American entertainment.

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Moderated by Tayleur Crenshaw, this engaging conversation will explore the woman beyond the screen—her personal experiences, creative evolution, defining moments, and the people and places that shaped her extraordinary journey.

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At the heart of the discussion is Finding Home, a deeply personal memoir that invites readers into Nicholas’s world of self-discovery, identity, belonging, and reflection. Through candid storytelling, she shares the experiences and relationships that influenced her life, offering an intimate perspective on what it means to find one’s voice, embrace one’s history, and ultimately discover a sense of home.

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More than a conversation about an extraordinary career, this fireside chat is a celebration of storytelling, personal discovery, and the enduring power of sharing our lived experiences.

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An unforgettable afternoon honoring the stories we live, the legacies we create, and the journeys that lead us home.

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