Articles related to "African American Literature"
Activist for African American Literature
I am not an activist but if I had to choose, one agenda to champion my choice would be reading African American literature and Poetry.
african americans • african american literature • african american poetry • william raspberry • rita dove
I am not an activist but if I had to choose, one agenda to champion my choice would be reading African American literature and Poetry.
african americans • african american literature • african american poetry • william raspberry • rita dove
Suffering in Modern African-American Literature
The theme of suffering is evident throughout African-American literature, and modern and postmodern themes of suffering reveal how these characters deal with suffering.
african-american literature • themes in african-american literature • african-american suffering • suffering themes in literature • ethnic literature suffering
The theme of suffering is evident throughout African-American literature, and modern and postmodern themes of suffering reveal how these characters deal with suffering.
african-american literature • themes in african-american literature • african-american suffering • suffering themes in literature • ethnic literature suffering
In the Wake of BAM
Similar to social and political change American African Literature and Poetry has ridden on the waves of movements. The most recent movement of significance in Black America was the Black Arts Movement...
black arts movement • amiri baraka • leroi jones • gwendolyn brooks • toni morrison
Similar to social and political change American African Literature and Poetry has ridden on the waves of movements. The most recent movement of significance in Black America was the Black Arts Movement...
black arts movement • amiri baraka • leroi jones • gwendolyn brooks • toni morrison
<i>Beeperless Remote</i> by Van Whitfield
Review of Van Whitfield's novel, Beeperless Remote.
van whitfield • beeperless remote • black literature • african american literature • review
Review of Van Whitfield's novel, Beeperless Remote.
van whitfield • beeperless remote • black literature • african american literature • review
Alexander Pope's Influence on Phillis Wheatley by Jim Bonasoro
Discussion of Alexander Pope as an influence on the poetry of Phillis Wheatley (1753 - 1784).
phillis wheatley • alexander pope • african american literature • american literature • 18th century
Discussion of Alexander Pope as an influence on the poetry of Phillis Wheatley (1753 - 1784).
phillis wheatley • alexander pope • african american literature • american literature • 18th century
Alice Walker - Womanist Writer
Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.
alice walker • women's literature • african american women's literature • african american literature
Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.
alice walker • women's literature • african american women's literature • african american literature
Black Writer in Exile
"Richard Wright: The Life and Times" is a portrait of a groundbreaking writer, a complex man and a man in exile.
african • american • literature • writer • black
"Richard Wright: The Life and Times" is a portrait of a groundbreaking writer, a complex man and a man in exile.
african • american • literature • writer • black
Camika Spencer Breaks Loose, A Review
A review of Camika Spencer's first novel, When All Hell Breaks Loose.
black literature • african american literature • villard books • greg alston • relationships
A review of Camika Spencer's first novel, When All Hell Breaks Loose.
black literature • african american literature • villard books • greg alston • relationships
Eric Jerome Dickey and the <i>Cheaters</i>!
Review of Eric Jerome Dickey's novel, Cheaters.
eric jerome dickey • cheaters • black literature • black literary reviews • african american literature
Review of Eric Jerome Dickey's novel, Cheaters.
eric jerome dickey • cheaters • black literature • black literary reviews • african american literature
Fearless Jones by Walter Mosley
Similar to Easy Rawlings mysteries with Easy and Mouse, the ruthless but trusted friend of Easy. Paris Minton has Fearless Jones, a gentleman ex-con who lives up to his name but not to the exclusion of his friendship with Paris.
walter mosley • african american literature • mystery writer • black writer • fearless jones
Similar to Easy Rawlings mysteries with Easy and Mouse, the ruthless but trusted friend of Easy. Paris Minton has Fearless Jones, a gentleman ex-con who lives up to his name but not to the exclusion of his friendship with Paris.
walter mosley • african american literature • mystery writer • black writer • fearless jones
Hero Lessons
Looking back, Jay was the James Dean, Evil Knievel and Fonzie of our suburban dreams, secretly we all wanted to be like him.
walter benefield • african american literature • black writer
Looking back, Jay was the James Dean, Evil Knievel and Fonzie of our suburban dreams, secretly we all wanted to be like him.
walter benefield • african american literature • black writer
Literary Pioneers
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
phillis wheatley • african american literature • african american poetry • slave literature
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
phillis wheatley • african american literature • african american poetry • slave literature
Literary Soul Feud
Some suggest that love was at the root of the dispute between Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Read details and decide for yourself.
zora neale hurston • langston hughes • harlem renaissance • literary feuds • african american literature
Some suggest that love was at the root of the dispute between Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Read details and decide for yourself.
zora neale hurston • langston hughes • harlem renaissance • literary feuds • african american literature
Middle Passage: Voyage of Deliverance
Noted for his balanced mixture of philosophy and folklore in his work, author Charles Johnson came into prominence with <i>Middle Passage</i>, winner of the National Book award for fiction in 1990.
charles johnson • middle passage • slavery • slave ship • african american literature
Noted for his balanced mixture of philosophy and folklore in his work, author Charles Johnson came into prominence with <i>Middle Passage</i>, winner of the National Book award for fiction in 1990.
charles johnson • middle passage • slavery • slave ship • african american literature
My Father's Mantle
I measure my life by your standard, a loving man with an enormous sized heart designed for compassion and giving. You have bestowed on me your legacy and like a mantle I wear it...
african american literature • essay • fatherhood • fathers day
I measure my life by your standard, a loving man with an enormous sized heart designed for compassion and giving. You have bestowed on me your legacy and like a mantle I wear it...
african american literature • essay • fatherhood • fathers day
Omar Tyree's, Sweet St. Louis
Thumbnail sketch of Omar Tyree's novel Sweet St. Louis.
omar tyree • sweet st. louis • flyy girl • african american literature
Thumbnail sketch of Omar Tyree's novel Sweet St. Louis.
omar tyree • sweet st. louis • flyy girl • african american literature
Sap Rising: a collection of short stories
<i>"Sap Rising"</i> by Christine Lincoln is an award winning short story collection published in 2001. The collection of centers around a community and its young black residents.
christine lincoln • sophie kerr • black writer • african american literature • african american writer
<i>"Sap Rising"</i> by Christine Lincoln is an award winning short story collection published in 2001. The collection of centers around a community and its young black residents.
christine lincoln • sophie kerr • black writer • african american literature • african american writer
Talking with Ms GRITS
Marlive, also known as Ms GRITS (Guys and Girls Raised In The South) addition to her busy career is co-founder and manager of www.thegrits.com, an online African American reading club.
marlive • the grits.com • ms grits • african american literature • reading club
Marlive, also known as Ms GRITS (Guys and Girls Raised In The South) addition to her busy career is co-founder and manager of www.thegrits.com, an online African American reading club.
marlive • the grits.com • ms grits • african american literature • reading club
The Best of the Web: Ten Excellent American Literature Sites
This article offers a list of 10 well-made Web sites which offer information on American Literature.
american literature • african-american literature • native american literature • links
This article offers a list of 10 well-made Web sites which offer information on American Literature.
american literature • african-american literature • native american literature • links
To Drink From a <i>Cup of Love</i>
bookreview, Cup of Love, Franklin White, African American literature
cup of love : a novel • franklin white • african american literature • book review
bookreview, Cup of Love, Franklin White, African American literature
cup of love : a novel • franklin white • african american literature • book review
Walking Through Mirrors is a Clear Reflection of Life
A review of Brian Keith Jackson's second novel, Walking Through Mirrors.
african american literature • brian keith jackson • african american book review • walking through windows • reviews
A review of Brian Keith Jackson's second novel, Walking Through Mirrors.
african american literature • brian keith jackson • african american book review • walking through windows • reviews
Women's Writing Topics
Review of two Suite 101.com topics devoted to women's writing.
review • african american literature • african american • poetry • women's poetry
Review of two Suite 101.com topics devoted to women's writing.
review • african american literature • african american • poetry • women's poetry
Worthy Mention: Benilde Little Scratches Out <i>The Itch</i>
A flashback review of Benilde Little's second novel, The Itch.
benilde little • the itch • african american literature • black literature review • book review
A flashback review of Benilde Little's second novel, The Itch.
benilde little • the itch • african american literature • black literature review • book review
Eric Jerome Dickey's Gideon Series
Eric Jerome Dickey, one of the premier African American authors, creates an intriguing anti-hero with his chronicles of professional hit man, Gideon.
eric jerome dickey • gideon • gideon series • mystery novel • hit man gideon
Eric Jerome Dickey, one of the premier African American authors, creates an intriguing anti-hero with his chronicles of professional hit man, Gideon.
eric jerome dickey • gideon • gideon series • mystery novel • hit man gideon
African American Women's Literature -- Passe?
Discussion of need to support students of African American women's literature.
african american women's literature • african american literature • women's literature • women writers • supporting students.
Discussion of need to support students of African American women's literature.
african american women's literature • african american literature • women's literature • women writers • supporting students.
Online Book Clubs and Where We Gather Online: African American Book Clubs, and More
How to find *quality* online book clubs that focus on African Americans in general and Women specifically.
book clubs • african american women • black women
How to find *quality* online book clubs that focus on African Americans in general and Women specifically.
book clubs • african american women • black women
A Character Analysis of Sula
The character Sula is considered evil and bad, but through review of the character, she can be understood to be the protagonist.
sula • toni morrison • review of sula • character analysis • african american literature
The character Sula is considered evil and bad, but through review of the character, she can be understood to be the protagonist.
sula • toni morrison • review of sula • character analysis • african american literature
A Lesson Before Dying
Ernest J. Gaines' novel serves as an object lesson on race relations and the need for people regardless of race to respect one another for their individual worth.
african american literature • ernest j. gaines • a lesson before dying • african american writer • black writer
Ernest J. Gaines' novel serves as an object lesson on race relations and the need for people regardless of race to respect one another for their individual worth.
african american literature • ernest j. gaines • a lesson before dying • african american writer • black writer
An Immortal's Relentless Search
David or Dawit, a 500-year-old, immortal, Muslim cult member, who cannot resist the lure of those things most mortals take for granted, the love for and of family.
my soul to keep • tananarive due • african american author • afro-american • black writer
David or Dawit, a 500-year-old, immortal, Muslim cult member, who cannot resist the lure of those things most mortals take for granted, the love for and of family.
my soul to keep • tananarive due • african american author • afro-american • black writer
Beloved: Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Book Review - Gabriel's Story
Like 15-year-old Gabriel, author David Anthony Durham strikes out into uncharted lands with his prodigal coming of age story set in the old west in <i>Gabriel's Story</i>.
gabriel's story • david anthony durham • african american fiction • african american literature • african american author
Like 15-year-old Gabriel, author David Anthony Durham strikes out into uncharted lands with his prodigal coming of age story set in the old west in <i>Gabriel's Story</i>.
gabriel's story • david anthony durham • african american fiction • african american literature • african american author
Captain Blackman - Book review
<i>Captain Blackman</i> by author John A. Williams is a stirring and original novel that chronicles the hallucinations of a wounded Vietnam solider.
african americans • african american literature • book review • war history • fantasy fiction.
<i>Captain Blackman</i> by author John A. Williams is a stirring and original novel that chronicles the hallucinations of a wounded Vietnam solider.
african americans • african american literature • book review • war history • fantasy fiction.
Classic Authors: James Baldwin
A brief biography of James Baldwin, American author.
james baldwin • harlem • civil rights movement • <i>go tell it on the mountain</i> • african american literature
A brief biography of James Baldwin, American author.
james baldwin • harlem • civil rights movement • <i>go tell it on the mountain</i> • african american literature
Most Way Home
<i>"Most Way Home"</i> leaves warmth and comfort in the knowledge that an internal history is alive in its pages.
most way home • kevin young • african american poet • writer • afro american writer
<i>"Most Way Home"</i> leaves warmth and comfort in the knowledge that an internal history is alive in its pages.
most way home • kevin young • african american poet • writer • afro american writer
Ntozake Shange - Debut novel
Similar to a steaming pot of Gumbo with savory flavors rising from a mixture of various foods, noted playwright and poet Ntozake Shange serves up her debut novel Sassafrass, cypress & Indigo.
ntozake shange • sassafrass • cypress • indigo • african american literature
Similar to a steaming pot of Gumbo with savory flavors rising from a mixture of various foods, noted playwright and poet Ntozake Shange serves up her debut novel Sassafrass, cypress & Indigo.
ntozake shange • sassafrass • cypress • indigo • african american literature
Religion in Morrison's Paradise
In her seventh novel Paradise, Toni Morrison explores the role of religion in the African and American consciousness.
toni morrison • town of ruby • the convent • religion in african-american literature • religion in american literature
In her seventh novel Paradise, Toni Morrison explores the role of religion in the African and American consciousness.
toni morrison • town of ruby • the convent • religion in african-american literature • religion in american literature
Sula: Not the Average Story
Published in 1973, Sula, is pultlitzer prize winner Toni Morrison's second novel. Sula tells the story of two African American friends, Sula Peace and Nel Wright.
sula • toni morrison • african american literature • summary of sula • novels by toni morrison
Published in 1973, Sula, is pultlitzer prize winner Toni Morrison's second novel. Sula tells the story of two African American friends, Sula Peace and Nel Wright.
sula • toni morrison • african american literature • summary of sula • novels by toni morrison
Summary of Ellison's Short Story "Battle Royal"
Building off the segregation of blacks and whites in the mid-19th century, Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royal" explores what it means to be black and humble and still be.
ellison • battle • royal • invisible • man
Building off the segregation of blacks and whites in the mid-19th century, Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royal" explores what it means to be black and humble and still be.
ellison • battle • royal • invisible • man
The Tempest Tales
Tempest Landry is minding his own business when the police shoot and kill him. Facing St. Peter, he's damned to hell for his sins. What if he doesn't want to go?
essence book club • langston hughes • jesse b. semple • african-american literature • black writers
Tempest Landry is minding his own business when the police shoot and kill him. Facing St. Peter, he's damned to hell for his sins. What if he doesn't want to go?
essence book club • langston hughes • jesse b. semple • african-american literature • black writers
Toni Cade Bambara II
This article continues to discuss the reciprocal relationship of Toni Cade Bambara and her community in empowering each other.
toni cade bambara • african american women's literature • afro american literature • african american literature • women writers
This article continues to discuss the reciprocal relationship of Toni Cade Bambara and her community in empowering each other.
toni cade bambara • african american women's literature • afro american literature • african american literature • women writers
Violets of Late
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.
alice dunbar nelson • african american literature • african american women's literature • women's literature • women's poetry
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.
alice dunbar nelson • african american literature • african american women's literature • women's literature • women's poetry
Wine in the Wilderness
Alice Childress' WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
african american literature • theatre • plays • play • stage
Alice Childress' WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
african american literature • theatre • plays • play • stage
Writers Don't Really Die
The African writer, Chinua Achebe in his classic novel, "Things Fall Apart" said it best: "There is no better time to talk about the living than when we remember the dead."
raymond patterson • african american literature • african american poetry • black writer • black poet
The African writer, Chinua Achebe in his classic novel, "Things Fall Apart" said it best: "There is no better time to talk about the living than when we remember the dead."
raymond patterson • african american literature • african american poetry • black writer • black poet
Writing Workshop with Eleanora E.Tate
Thirteen aspiring writers, twelve women and one man are treated to an afternoon with author Eleanora E. Tate.
eleanora e. tate • writing workshop • african american literature • children's literature • african american authors
Thirteen aspiring writers, twelve women and one man are treated to an afternoon with author Eleanora E. Tate.
eleanora e. tate • writing workshop • african american literature • children's literature • african american authors
Writing Workshop with Eleanora E.Tate
Thirteen aspiring writers, twelve women and one man are treated to an afternoon with author Eleanora E. Tate.
eleanora e. tate • writing workshop • african american literature • children's literature • african american authors
Thirteen aspiring writers, twelve women and one man are treated to an afternoon with author Eleanora E. Tate.
eleanora e. tate • writing workshop • african american literature • children's literature • african american authors
Bestselling Author Alice Walker's Impact
Alice Walker gained acclaim after her book, The Color Purple, was published in 1982.
writer alice walker • the color purple • stephen spielberg directed walker's movie • oprah brings the color purple to broadway • who played celie
Alice Walker gained acclaim after her book, The Color Purple, was published in 1982.
writer alice walker • the color purple • stephen spielberg directed walker's movie • oprah brings the color purple to broadway • who played celie
Langston Hughes
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
langston hughes • harlem renaissance • african american author • black writer • negro artist
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
langston hughes • harlem renaissance • african american author • black writer • negro artist
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Use of dialect, realistically flawed characters, and circular plot structure create a lasting artistic reproduction of a neglected ethnicity that strengthens the novel.
zora neale hurston • their eyes were watching god • narrative structure in their eyes were watching go • dialect in their eyes were watching god • circular plot structure in their eyes were watchin
Use of dialect, realistically flawed characters, and circular plot structure create a lasting artistic reproduction of a neglected ethnicity that strengthens the novel.
zora neale hurston • their eyes were watching god • narrative structure in their eyes were watching go • dialect in their eyes were watching god • circular plot structure in their eyes were watchin
Gwendolyn Brooks: A Perspective of Black Life by Anise Evans*
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.
gwendolyn brooks • poetry • african american women • african american women's poetry • african american writers
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.
gwendolyn brooks • poetry • african american women • african american women's poetry • african american writers
African American Women Writer’s Helping Women Authors Series:Directory
African American Independent Publicist Directory. Check back often this database is added monthly.
publicist • pr • marketing • african american • women
African American Independent Publicist Directory. Check back often this database is added monthly.
publicist • pr • marketing • african american • women
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