In this intimate anniversary talk, Isabel Wilkerson, a New York Times bestselling author, reflects on the enduring impact of The Warmth of Other Suns fifteen years after its publication. She explores why this history remains essential to understanding America today, and how its influence continues to shape conversations around race, migration, and identity—themes she further examines in Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Especially resonant in South Carolina, a state from which more than half a million African Americans departed between 1900 and 1940, this is a conversation with particular meaning for Charleston and the Lowcountry. Drawing from her deeply empathetic reporting, Wilkerson shares personal insights and behind-the-scenes reflections on the making of this landmark work. In keeping with the Gaillard’s commitment to uplifting important voices of our time, this powerful talk offers a moving tribute to resilience, courage, and the pursuit of a better life. Books will be available for purchase onsite through Buxton Books