Articles related to "Alice Walker"



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.
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Bestselling Author Alice Walker's Impact
Alice Walker gained acclaim after her book, The Color Purple, was published in 1982.
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Classic Authors: Alice Walker
A brief biography of Alice Walker.
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Everyday Use by Alice Walker
Alice Walker's Everyday Use presents an interesting comparison on how culture and heritage, represented by the quilt, is viewed particularly among the African-American.
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Infinite Justice
This article discusses the opposition to Operation Infinite Justice, military force to end terrorism.
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Stripping Bark-Alice Walker's Poetry in confronting the taboo
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.
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The Color Purple
"The Color Purple" is a classic because it's a great story presented in a unique way.
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The Colors of Alice Walker
The first article in a two part look at the life of Alice Walker.
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The Colors of Alice Walker
The second installment on the life and times of Alice Walker.
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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.
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Lesbian Love in The Color Purple
In Alice Walker's The Color Purple, the main character, Celie, is heavily influenced by Shug Avery, a bisexual woman slightly older chronologically but eons more worldly.
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10 Short Stories for Students
When teaching college literature courses, assign short stories that students can identify with, or ones that have scandalous or plain weird plots to pique their interest.
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Barbara Christian's &quot;Angle of Seeing Motherhood&quot;
A discussion of Barbara Christian's 1983 essay, "An Angle of Seeing Mothering."
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Culture and Heritage in Walker's Everyday Use
Culture and heritage is the main focus of Alice Walker's Everyday Use. The significance of quilt-making & the bonds shared by the quiltmakers are based on tradition.
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Walker's The Color Purple
After years of racism, the black community came together. In doing so, they created their greatest threat, intra-racism, and in her novel, Walker illustrates this.
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Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
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Struggle for Visibility of African American Women's Literature
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.
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An Overview of Epistolary Novels
An look at how the use of letters, diaries and email exchanges between characters stylize and influence a novel.
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Banned Books Week: Radcliff List
Out of the Top 100 books of the 20th Century as listed by the Radcliff Publishing Course, 42 are or have been on the banned or challenged book list.
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Book Reviews: Women Abuse Publications
Two books are profiled, each written about women in different parts of the world, yet share a common theme.
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Femal Genital Mutilation - Why all the fuss?
There is a lot being said about Female Genital Mutilation these days, but what is it really all about?
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Garden Poetry
Here in the Southeast, the winter continues to be a rough one. Right now, we're in the midst of a snowstorm with possible power outages. Rather than worry, I'd rather turn my attention to the indoors where there's no shortage of garden-related activities. Among my favorite pastimes is garden poetry.
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Middle Georgia Museums, US
Throughout middle Georgia, in Macon, Eatonton and Milledgeville, traditions merge with the past at various museums.
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Minority Authors Banned Books List
Over the years books wirtten by minority authors have repeatedly fallen under the axe. Here is a compilation of the most banned books by minority authors for 1999-2000
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Protecting Children from Malaria
Malaria is one of the world's oldest illnesses. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) notes that annually 350-500 million people contract the disease.
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The 10 Most Challenged Books of 2007-2008
Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) compiles a list from schools and libraries of the most challenged and controversial books. Here's a look at 2008's list.
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The Color Purple Review
The LA company of "The Color Purple" shines with stand-out gospel songs and an amazing cast of performers.
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The Evolution of Food
How food has evolved through haute cuisine, classic cuisine, nouvelle cuisine, and fusion cuisine; with descriptions of the chefs who created each movement.
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Casualties & Warriors; Celie and Dana
Oppressed and victimized, African-American female protagonists in Octavia Butler's Kindred (Dana) and Alice Walker's The Color Purple (Celie) exemplify the word casualty.
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Most Challenged LGBT-Themed Books of 2007-08
Three out of the top ten banned books of 2007-08 have LGBT content. The ALA is fighting to keep books with LGBT themes accessible to the public in libraries and schools.
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Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial commemorates the life of Anne Frank. Visit the Northwest United States to experience this emotional tribute.
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Gender Violence in Sierra Leone
What triggered the resurgence of Female Genital Cutting in Sierra Leone? What needs to be done to protect women in one of the poorest nations in the world?
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OPRAH WINFREY
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. When she entered the world, Oprah already faced overwhelming obstacles. She was born out of wedlock, black and poor.
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My Mother's Garden
This article is a celebration of the life of my mother, Minnie L. Harris, a poet, teacher, lecturer, mother, wife, sister, friend.
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Zora Neale Hurston : A literary legend
Biography of Zora Neale Hurston, one of the elite writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn of the many accomplishments this African American woman contributed to this extraordinary era of black creativity.
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A Teacher's Summer Reading List
Using the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction list as a teacher's reading list for summer.
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Censorship in Children's Literature
censorship issues in children's literature and reasons for some of the books that have been banned
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Defining Ourselves
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Giving the Gift of Creativity
Do you find happiness while involved in creative pursuits? Why not help friends and family find their creative selves.
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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...
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White Horses by Alice Hoffman
A review of the novel "White Horses" by Alcie Hoffman, followed by a list of the best places to buy the book online.
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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
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Classic Authors: Flannery O'Connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
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Eco-Groups Keep Busy in August
A listing of some environmentally oriented events and activities scheduled for August.
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Efforts to Improve Literacy in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia's African American bookstores, places like Shrine of the Black Madonna and Medu, are champions in the city's effort against illiteracy.
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Great Women's Films
It's hard to find a great movie about women that isn't full of stereotypes of "chick flick" sappiness. Here are 8 examples of intelligent films about women's issues.
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Interview – Romance Writer Celeste Bradley
Bestselling romance novelist Celeste Bradley shares her writing life, including her writing schedule, "ripping the guts out" of a rough draft, & writing for her readers.
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Ms. Magazine's Cultural Impact
With popular women's magazines promoting unrealistic ideals and trite content, Ms. magazine is a breath of fresh air for the thinking woman.
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Musical Theatre in Toronto, Spring 2009
Jersey Boys, The Sound of Music, Happy Days, Dirty Dancing and The Color Purple are among the top tickets in Toronto theatres in February, March and April 2009.
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Toni Morrison, Model and Artist
Discussion of Toni Morrison as a model for 20th century American literature.
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