About the Author
Cheryl W. Thompson
Investigative Journalist - Author - Educator
Cheryl W. Thompson is an award-winning investigative journalist for NPR and the author of the upcoming book “Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen," a deeply reported work that explores the untold stories of 27 brave, heroic Black pilots who vanished in combat in Europe during World War II.
The daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, Cheryl examines the lives these men led, why their planes went down, why all but two were never found and the impact their disappearances had on their families.
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The Book
Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen is a powerful new work by Cheryl W. Thompson that uncovers the long-overlooked stories of heroic pilots who risked everything during World War II.
Drawing on years of investigative research, Thompson brings to life the journeys and sacrifices of the Tuskegee Airmen, focusing on those whose lives and legacies have remained in the shadows.
Both poignant and meticulously researched, this book pays tribute to courage, resilience, and the enduring quest for recognition and justice.
The Book Tour
The Forgotten Souls Book Tour showcases Cheryl W. Thompson’s upcoming appearances at conferences, community gatherings, and speaking events. Join her on the journey as she shares the powerful story of the Tuskegee Airmen and the lasting legacy they left behind.
September 9-11, 2025
The New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA) Fall Conference
Manchester, New Hampshire
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11a.m.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cheryl appears on Illinois Public Media
"The 21st Show" - Link to Cheryl's Interview on YouTube
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
12 noon - 3 p.m. ET
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET
WURD Radio “Evening WURDs” daily show
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, January 22, 2026
3 p.m. ET
Sunday, January 25, 2026
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 7 p.m. ET
Postponed due to inclement weather
Rescheduled for February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
6:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, February 1, 2026
5 p.m. ET
Cheryl will be in conversation with former
Washington Post Executive Editor
Leonard Downie Jr.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - ET
Thursday, February 5, 2026
2:30 p.m. CT
Thursday, February 6, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
4 p.m. ET
Monday, February 9, 2026
7 p.m. ET
Friday, February 13, 2026
7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 7 p.m. ET
Rescheduled from January 27, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, February 21, 2026
2 p.m. ET
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
9:40 a.m. ET
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, March 2, 2026
11 a.m. to noon CST
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10 a.m. ET
Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:30 a.m. CST
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Noon to 2 p.m. ET
Friday, March 20, 2026
12 noon to 3 p.m. ET
Charlottesville, Virginia
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Detroit Public Library - Main Branch
Author Talk: Tuskegee Airmen with
Cheryl W. Thompson and Rochelle Riley
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
Saturday, March 28, 2026
11:30 a.m. ET
Thursday, April 2, 2026
12 noon CT
Thursday, April 9, 2026
7 p.m. CT
Saturday, April 18, 2026
More tour dates will be added here.
Watch this space!
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