African-American Women's Lit

The compelling story is not the reason I feel that you must read this book, nor solely the fact that all its elements are so precisely melded together. And as much of a Toni Morrison fan as I am, I can’t even you should read it because, hey, its her, and yes, post-laureate, she hasn’t gotten lazy, and yes, she still has it.

Jun 18, 2004 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

How to find *quality* online book clubs that focus on African Americans in general and Women specifically.

Apr 23, 2004 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Where is this topic going? Find out where we'll start, and how we can be in resonance about where the journey should go from there.

Mar 17, 2004 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Alice Dunbar Nelson's Poem, "Violet" serves as a background for a discussion of the difficulty to return to the normalcy in the DC area after the events of September 11th. While offering the encouragement of Dunbar Nelson's work, this author empathizes with the stray from sweet things.

Oct 31, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article discusses the opposition to Operation Infinite Justice, military force to end terrorism.

Sep 29, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Sonia Sanchez and her emphasis of making connections with our ancestors.

May 18, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of the significance of celebrating African American women poets during National Poetry Month and beyond.

Apr 8, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Audre Lorde's essay, "Poetry is Not a Luxury."

Mar 24, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of African American women's historic inability to separate who we are as Blacks and who we are as women as we celebrate African American history month and women's history month.

Mar 4, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

In Celebration of African American history month, this week's article celebrates writers whose work contributes to African American communities

Feb 17, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article discusses a friend's decision to speak up about her new battle with breast cancer, with a focus on Audre Lorde's emphasis on the significance of speaking out against secret fears.

Jan 20, 2001 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article continues to discuss the reciprocal relationship of Toni Cade Bambara and her community in empowering each other.

Nov 19, 2000 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article discusses Toni Cade Bambara's relationship with her community and the ways in which her community informs her writing.

Nov 12, 2000 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This is a quick introduction to the direction for African American women's literature starting in September 2000.

Sep 18, 2000 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of need to support students of African American women's literature.

Apr 27, 2000 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article is a discussion of the ways in which Nanny passes on her search for voice and for a pulpit to her granddaughter, Janie Crawford, the protagonist of Zora Neale Hurston's novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Feb 29, 2000 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article is a celebration of the life of my mother, Minnie L. Harris, a poet, teacher, lecturer, mother, wife, sister, friend.

Jan 19, 2000 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article, written by a student in my African American Literature class, is a discussion of the perspective of "every day life," it's choices and decisions in Gwendoly Brooks' poetry.

Dec 12, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

A discussion of Barbara Christian's 1983 essay, "An Angle of Seeing Mothering."

Nov 30, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Alexander Pope as an influence on the poetry of Phillis Wheatley (1753 - 1784).

Oct 27, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Sojourner Truth as a representative of women and African Americans in the 19th century, and of the symbol she has become today. It also discusses her speech, "Ar'n't I a woman" and the ways in which it's publication indicated attitudes toward Truth and toward African American women's participation in the 19th century women's movement.

Oct 12, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Alice Walker's poetry and ways in which she addresses difficult topics for African American women and for all women in her poetry.

Sep 3, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Nana Pouissant of Julie Dash's Daughter of the Dust as the epitome of Black Feminist thought.

Jun 30, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article focuses on Gwendolyn Brooks' character, Maud Martha and "ordinarines" as a devise for strong characterization.

May 19, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.

May 2, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Barbara Smith's newest book, THE TRUTH THAT NEVER HURTS: WRITINGS ON RACE, GENDER, AND FREEDOM.

Mar 9, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Nella Larsen's novels as social commentaries of her era.

Mar 1, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

This article discusses Zora Neal Hurston as a model for African American womanist literature and thought.

Feb 2, 1999 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Toni Morrison as a model for 20th century American literature.

Dec 1, 1998 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.

Nov 9, 1998 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul

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Sep 15, 1998 - Tinu Abayomi-Paul