Articles related to "African American Writers"
Classic Authors: Alice Walker
A brief biography of Alice Walker.
alice walker • the color purple • civil rights movement • african american writers
A brief biography of Alice Walker.
alice walker • the color purple • civil rights movement • african american writers
Dark: A Novel
“Dark: A Novel” written by Kenji Jasper is a novel whose story and characters could be found in any major inner city. Gritty and intelligent are just two words that easily describe "Dark: A Novel."
african • american • writers • literature • thug
“Dark: A Novel” written by Kenji Jasper is a novel whose story and characters could be found in any major inner city. Gritty and intelligent are just two words that easily describe "Dark: A Novel."
african • american • writers • literature • thug
February is Black History Month
African American writers are some of the most renowned for their poignant voice and evocative imagery. This contribution to the world of literacy is one that is easy to focus on within the classroom. This article is dedicated to the African American voice, and how we can share that with our students.
black history month • african american writers • lesson plans • teacher technology • creative writing
African American writers are some of the most renowned for their poignant voice and evocative imagery. This contribution to the world of literacy is one that is easy to focus on within the classroom. This article is dedicated to the African American voice, and how we can share that with our students.
black history month • african american writers • lesson plans • teacher technology • creative writing
Gone Fishin by Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley the creator of that ever-popular character Easy Rawlins has written his sixth novel, <i>"Gone fishin."</i>
walter mosley • african american writers • african american fiction • african american books • mystery
Walter Mosley the creator of that ever-popular character Easy Rawlins has written his sixth novel, <i>"Gone fishin."</i>
walter mosley • african american writers • african american fiction • african american books • mystery
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 Kimberly Taylor
I read and had the pleasure meeting online primarily through her poetry a Poet, Writer and Editor Kimberly Taylor, the following is an interview with Kimberly Taylor.
kim taylor • african american poet • african american writer • i got issues • author interview
I read and had the pleasure meeting online primarily through her poetry a Poet, Writer and Editor Kimberly Taylor, the following is an interview with Kimberly Taylor.
kim taylor • african american poet • african american writer • i got issues • author interview
Everyday Heritage
Author Alice Walker has developed a deep and meaningful symbolism in her short story <i>"Everyday Use"</i> that only enhances the story's literary worth overall.
alice walker • african american short stories • african american writers • african american women • black writers
Author Alice Walker has developed a deep and meaningful symbolism in her short story <i>"Everyday Use"</i> that only enhances the story's literary worth overall.
alice walker • african american short stories • african american writers • african american women • black writers
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
Celebrating African American History through literature
In Celebration of African American history month, this week's article celebrates writers whose work contributes to African American communities
african american history month • african african women • black women • black history month • black women writers
In Celebration of African American history month, this week's article celebrates writers whose work contributes to African American communities
african american history month • african african women • black women • black history month • black women writers
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
Mahogany (Episode 3)
Learn what awaits Jewels in the South and see if the mystery behind her father's reason to send Jewels away from Mahogany's and out of Harlem is revealed, also, find out what is in the future for her siblings. Happy Reading!
mahogany episode 3 • mahogany • black writers • black • writers
Learn what awaits Jewels in the South and see if the mystery behind her father's reason to send Jewels away from Mahogany's and out of Harlem is revealed, also, find out what is in the future for her siblings. Happy Reading!
mahogany episode 3 • mahogany • black writers • black • writers
Maya Angelou as a Poet and Storyteller
Maya Angelou is widely known as a poet. However, her oral delivery of a story is raw with energy and rich with endless passion.
maya angelou • great american writers • books and novels • poetry to read • authors
Maya Angelou is widely known as a poet. However, her oral delivery of a story is raw with energy and rich with endless passion.
maya angelou • great american writers • books and novels • poetry to read • authors
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
Ralph Ellison Biography
Brief biography of Ralph Ellison, foremost African-American novelist, short-story writer and essayist, considered a great fiction writer.
ralph ellison biography • ellison invisible man • african-american writer ellison • books by ralph ellison • ellison search for identity
Brief biography of Ralph Ellison, foremost African-American novelist, short-story writer and essayist, considered a great fiction writer.
ralph ellison biography • ellison invisible man • african-american writer ellison • books by ralph ellison • ellison search for identity
The Literary voice of Charles W. Chesnutt
African American fiction writers owe Charles W. Chesnutt a debt of gratitude. Called an innovator and commentator Charles W. Chesnutt's literary voice during 1899 – 1905...
charles w. chesnutt • african american writers • african american fiction • black writers
African American fiction writers owe Charles W. Chesnutt a debt of gratitude. Called an innovator and commentator Charles W. Chesnutt's literary voice during 1899 – 1905...
charles w. chesnutt • african american writers • african american fiction • black writers
Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
Eatonville, Florida, was home of influential author Zora Neal Hurston.
zora neal hurston • eatonville • florida • zora neal hurston festival of the arts and humanit • zora neale hurston national museum of fine arts
Eatonville, Florida, was home of influential author Zora Neal Hurston.
zora neal hurston • eatonville • florida • zora neal hurston festival of the arts and humanit • zora neale hurston national museum of fine arts
Soul Deep: African American Literature and Music
The 2003 Black History Month Themed Article. Meg Greene Malvasi presents a wonderful reflection on music and literature about how these forms of creativity came from African slave roots, and what they teach us about African American history and culture.
bhm event 2003 • black history month • celebration of culture • meg greene malvasi
The 2003 Black History Month Themed Article. Meg Greene Malvasi presents a wonderful reflection on music and literature about how these forms of creativity came from African slave roots, and what they teach us about African American history and culture.
bhm event 2003 • black history month • celebration of culture • meg greene malvasi
Soul Deep: The Legacy of African American Literature and Music
The contributions of African Americans to literature and music began almost as soon as they first settled in America.
The contributions of African Americans to literature and music began almost as soon as they first settled in America.
Erasure: A Novel
In <i>"Erasure"</i> Thelonious Monk Ellison, a college professor and writer of obscure, hard to read books that just don't fit what the public expects from a BLACK writer.
erasure • percival everett • black writer • satire • parody
In <i>"Erasure"</i> Thelonious Monk Ellison, a college professor and writer of obscure, hard to read books that just don't fit what the public expects from a BLACK writer.
erasure • percival everett • black writer • satire • parody
Langston Hughes Biography
Brief biography of Langston Hughes - his life, career, and poetry - a leading author of Harlem Renaissance and creator of character 'Jesse B Simple.'
langston hughes • hughes african american writer • hughes african american poet • countee cullen • arna bontemps
Brief biography of Langston Hughes - his life, career, and poetry - a leading author of Harlem Renaissance and creator of character 'Jesse B Simple.'
langston hughes • hughes african american writer • hughes african american poet • countee cullen • arna bontemps
Pearl Cleage Leaves Her Mark on West Philadelphi
The phenomenal success of her book What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day let readers know that Pearl Cleage was a talented writer who was here to stay.
i wish i had a red dress • seen it all and done the rest • baby brother’s blues • we speak your names • some things i never thought i’d do
The phenomenal success of her book What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day let readers know that Pearl Cleage was a talented writer who was here to stay.
i wish i had a red dress • seen it all and done the rest • baby brother’s blues • we speak your names • some things i never thought i’d do
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
New York City's Harlem Book Fair
New York City's Harlem Book Fair is a festival of books, authors and entertainment. The annual summer event brings thousands of book lovers to the city.
harlem book fair • writers and authors • free to the public • malcom x boulevard • new york city
New York City's Harlem Book Fair is a festival of books, authors and entertainment. The annual summer event brings thousands of book lovers to the city.
harlem book fair • writers and authors • free to the public • malcom x boulevard • new york city
African-American Theatre on the Web -- Part 3
blacks • theatre • websites • web sites • wallace bridges
blacks • theatre • websites • web sites • wallace bridges
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
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
Literary Pioneers II
Similar to the spiritual autobiographical works of John Bunyan and Jonathan Edwards, Olaudah Equiano writes of his life and travels as a slave...
slave writing • early black literature • african american literature • olaudah equiano
Similar to the spiritual autobiographical works of John Bunyan and Jonathan Edwards, Olaudah Equiano writes of his life and travels as a slave...
slave writing • early black literature • african american literature • olaudah equiano
NPR's Summer Book List 2009
NPR just released its yearly list of recommended titles for the summer of 2009. A brief overview of their selections for summer reading enjoyment.
npr's summer reading list • recommended reading • summer reading list • best books of 2009 • reading suggestions
NPR just released its yearly list of recommended titles for the summer of 2009. A brief overview of their selections for summer reading enjoyment.
npr's summer reading list • recommended reading • summer reading list • best books of 2009 • reading suggestions
Richard Wright
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
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.
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
Infinite Justice
This article discusses the opposition to Operation Infinite Justice, military force to end terrorism.
alice walker • senator barbara lee • infinite justice • african american women • african american women writers
This article discusses the opposition to Operation Infinite Justice, military force to end terrorism.
alice walker • senator barbara lee • infinite justice • african american women • african american women writers
James Baldwin
Baldwin's essays give insights into the lives of African-Americans in post-World War II America.
james baldwin • langston hughes • richard wright • giovanni's room • native son
Baldwin's essays give insights into the lives of African-Americans in post-World War II America.
james baldwin • langston hughes • richard wright • giovanni's room • native son
Schweitzer, Scientific Truth, and What If?
Reviews of books by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a collection of articles on scientific truth, and a reissue of a 1986 novel.
albert schweitzer • scientific truth • slavery in the u.s. • sherley anne williams • mission to abisko : stories and myths in the creat
Reviews of books by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a collection of articles on scientific truth, and a reissue of a 1986 novel.
albert schweitzer • scientific truth • slavery in the u.s. • sherley anne williams • mission to abisko : stories and myths in the creat
Zora Neal Hurston - Womanist Model
This article discusses Zora Neal Hurston as a model for African American womanist literature and thought.
zora neal hurston • african american women's literature • american literature • women's literature • harlem renaissance
This article discusses Zora Neal Hurston as a model for African American womanist literature and thought.
zora neal hurston • african american women's literature • american literature • women's literature • harlem renaissance
1992: THE CHASM BREAKS
A look at the year in movies in 1992, and how just as the country reached heights of unrest, movies showed this unrest in many different ways.
movies • reviews • 1992.
A look at the year in movies in 1992, and how just as the country reached heights of unrest, movies showed this unrest in many different ways.
movies • reviews • 1992.
Eternal Foreigners Among Eternal Strangers
Seeking a life not dictated by the "color line," these African-Americans left the United States for Europe.
african american history • black expatriates • james baldwin • chester himes • richard wright
Seeking a life not dictated by the "color line," these African-Americans left the United States for Europe.
african american history • black expatriates • james baldwin • chester himes • richard wright
Historical Fiction: Alive and Well!
A plot to steal <i>Hamlet</i>, a visit to fourteenth-century England, and a soccer game in the midst of World War I. These are just a few suggestions for historical fiction books for kids.
historical fiction • summer reading for kids
A plot to steal <i>Hamlet</i>, a visit to fourteenth-century England, and a soccer game in the midst of World War I. These are just a few suggestions for historical fiction books for kids.
historical fiction • summer reading for kids
Newbery and Newbery Honor Award Winners
african-american authors • newbery • virginia hamilton • mildred taylor • sharon bell mathis
african-american authors • newbery • virginia hamilton • mildred taylor • sharon bell mathis
Meet Inspirational Author, Michelle Stimpson
Michelle Stimpson, author of Young Adult literature offers a mulitcultural and honest view of the world of many of today's young adults. Her stories are insightful, honest and so contemporary. She sees things as they are and writes about it.
michelle stimpson • young adult literature • black literature • comtemporary issues • sue reichard
Michelle Stimpson, author of Young Adult literature offers a mulitcultural and honest view of the world of many of today's young adults. Her stories are insightful, honest and so contemporary. She sees things as they are and writes about it.
michelle stimpson • young adult literature • black literature • comtemporary issues • sue reichard
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 1999 Newbery and Caldecott Winners
Newbery and Caldecott Award winners for 1999.
1999 newbery and caldecott award winners • american library association
Newbery and Caldecott Award winners for 1999.
1999 newbery and caldecott award winners • american library association
Finding the Pulpit, Finding Voice
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.
zora neale hurston • janie crawford • their eyes were watching god • african american women • african american women's literature
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.
zora neale hurston • janie crawford • their eyes were watching god • african american women • african american women's literature
Happy Birthday, Bob Marley
Bob Marley was not only a great musician but a prophet and freedom fighter. His songs demonstrate his connection to Africa--to unity and freedom for all peoples of the African Diaspora.
bob marley • robert nesta marley • music • redemption songs • jamaica
Bob Marley was not only a great musician but a prophet and freedom fighter. His songs demonstrate his connection to Africa--to unity and freedom for all peoples of the African Diaspora.
bob marley • robert nesta marley • music • redemption songs • jamaica
Finding Logic: An Interview with Olympia Vernon
Olympia Vernon’s first book, Eden, is a tragically written struggle of an adolescent girl fighting against nature, her maturity and her mortality. Receiving rave reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and the American Library Association Vernon's debut novel has been compared to such acclaimed authors as Toni Morrison and Alice Walker. This year alone she has received the 2004 American Academy of Arts and Letters Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Award, the Robert O. Butler Award for Fiction in 2000 and two Matt Clark memorial scholarships. This summer she releases her second novel, Logic, which is already receiving buzz and critical acclaim. Ms. Vernon graciously chatted with me about her writing philosophy, the fact that she has no literary influences and how she can’t sleep for the voices haunting her thoughts.
novel • book • literature • women • african american
Olympia Vernon’s first book, Eden, is a tragically written struggle of an adolescent girl fighting against nature, her maturity and her mortality. Receiving rave reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and the American Library Association Vernon's debut novel has been compared to such acclaimed authors as Toni Morrison and Alice Walker. This year alone she has received the 2004 American Academy of Arts and Letters Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Award, the Robert O. Butler Award for Fiction in 2000 and two Matt Clark memorial scholarships. This summer she releases her second novel, Logic, which is already receiving buzz and critical acclaim. Ms. Vernon graciously chatted with me about her writing philosophy, the fact that she has no literary influences and how she can’t sleep for the voices haunting her thoughts.
novel • book • literature • women • african american
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