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.
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
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
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
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.
culture and heritage • alice walker • everyday use • american cultural identity • the quilt
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.
culture and heritage • alice walker • everyday use • american cultural identity • the quilt
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
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.
alice walker • african american women's literature • african american women's poetry • women's poetry • mental health
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.
alice walker • african american women's literature • african american women's poetry • women's poetry • mental health
The Color Purple
"The Color Purple" is a classic because it's a great story presented in a unique way.
alice walker • the color purple • american lite • literature • classics
"The Color Purple" is a classic because it's a great story presented in a unique way.
alice walker • the color purple • american lite • literature • classics
The Colors of Alice Walker
The first article in a two part look at the life of Alice Walker.
alice walker • civil rights • miscarriage • the color purple • poetry
The first article in a two part look at the life of Alice Walker.
alice walker • civil rights • miscarriage • the color purple • poetry
The Colors of Alice Walker
The second installment on the life and times of Alice Walker.
alice walker • the color purple • motion picture • poems
The second installment on the life and times of Alice Walker.
alice walker • the color purple • motion picture • poems
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
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.
alice walker • the color purple • lesbian • bisexual • celie
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.
alice walker • the color purple • lesbian • bisexual • celie
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.
short story • toni cade bambara • kate chopin • raymond carver • alice walker
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.
short story • toni cade bambara • kate chopin • raymond carver • alice walker
Barbara Christian's "Angle of Seeing Motherhood"
A discussion of Barbara Christian's 1983 essay, "An Angle of Seeing Mothering."
african american women • african american mothers • mothering • motherhood • womanism
A discussion of Barbara Christian's 1983 essay, "An Angle of Seeing Mothering."
african american women • african american mothers • mothering • motherhood • womanism
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.
culture and heritage • everyday use by alice walker • mother and maggie • quiltmakers • epiphanic moment of recognition
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.
culture and heritage • everyday use by alice walker • mother and maggie • quiltmakers • epiphanic moment of recognition
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.
alice walker's the color purple • celie and racism • celie and sexism • batted woman celie • shug avery strong woman
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.
alice walker's the color purple • celie and racism • celie and sexism • batted woman celie • shug avery strong woman
Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
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.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
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.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
An Overview of Epistolary Novels
An look at how the use of letters, diaries and email exchanges between characters stylize and influence a novel.
what is an epistolary novel • using primary sources as basis for novel • examples of epistolary novels • how the epistolary style influences the story • clarissa by samuel richardson as epistolary novel
An look at how the use of letters, diaries and email exchanges between characters stylize and influence a novel.
what is an epistolary novel • using primary sources as basis for novel • examples of epistolary novels • how the epistolary style influences the story • clarissa by samuel richardson as epistolary novel
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.
radcliffe banned books list • banned books week • burgess • salinger • twain
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.
radcliffe banned books list • banned books week • burgess • salinger • twain
Book Reviews: Women Abuse Publications
Two books are profiled, each written about women in different parts of the world, yet share a common theme.
possessing the secret of joy by alice walker • sacrificing ourselves for love by jane hyman and e • female circumcision africa • health hazards dieting cosmetic surgery • life-threatening consequences domestic abuse
Two books are profiled, each written about women in different parts of the world, yet share a common theme.
possessing the secret of joy by alice walker • sacrificing ourselves for love by jane hyman and e • female circumcision africa • health hazards dieting cosmetic surgery • life-threatening consequences domestic abuse
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?
female genital mutilation • fgm • girls genitals butchered • female circumcision • united nations world health organization abolish f
There is a lot being said about Female Genital Mutilation these days, but what is it really all about?
female genital mutilation • fgm • girls genitals butchered • female circumcision • united nations world health organization abolish f
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.
garden poetry • garden verse • a.e. housman • "a shropshire lad • " walahfried strabo
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.
garden poetry • garden verse • a.e. housman • "a shropshire lad • " walahfried strabo
Middle Georgia Museums, US
Throughout middle Georgia, in Macon, Eatonton and Milledgeville, traditions merge with the past at various museums.
harriet tubman • tubman african american museum • noel collection of african art • segregation and the passage of jim crow lawsauthor • the color purple
Throughout middle Georgia, in Macon, Eatonton and Milledgeville, traditions merge with the past at various museums.
harriet tubman • tubman african american museum • noel collection of african art • segregation and the passage of jim crow lawsauthor • the color purple
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
banned books week • maya angelou • toni morrison • african american authors • banned african american authors
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
banned books week • maya angelou • toni morrison • african american authors • banned african american authors
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.
finding a cure for malaria • center for disease control • denise turney's long walk up • the color purple by alice walker • persistence and resilience
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.
finding a cure for malaria • center for disease control • denise turney's long walk up • the color purple by alice walker • persistence and resilience
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.
ala's most challenged books of 2007-2008 • ala's most challenged authors of 2007-2008 • and tango makes three by justin richardson and pet • the chocolate war by robert cormier • olive’s ocean by kevin henkes
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.
ala's most challenged books of 2007-2008 • ala's most challenged authors of 2007-2008 • and tango makes three by justin richardson and pet • the chocolate war by robert cormier • olive’s ocean by kevin henkes
The Color Purple Review
The LA company of "The Color Purple" shines with stand-out gospel songs and an amazing cast of performers.
the color purple • ahmanson theatre los angeles • alice walker • los angeles theater • musical theater
The LA company of "The Color Purple" shines with stand-out gospel songs and an amazing cast of performers.
the color purple • ahmanson theatre los angeles • alice walker • los angeles theater • musical theater
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.
nouvelle cuisine • classic cuisine • haute cuisine • fusion cuisine • auguste escoffier
How food has evolved through haute cuisine, classic cuisine, nouvelle cuisine, and fusion cuisine; with descriptions of the chefs who created each movement.
nouvelle cuisine • classic cuisine • haute cuisine • fusion cuisine • auguste escoffier
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.
alice walker • the color purple • celie • octavia butler • kindred
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.
alice walker • the color purple • celie • octavia butler • kindred
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.
top ten banned books • gay books that have been banned • american library association • books challenged or banned • annual list of banned books
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.
top ten banned books • gay books that have been banned • american library association • books challenged or banned • annual list of banned books
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.
idaho anne frank human rights memorial • boise • diary • quote wall • the universal declaration of human rights
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial commemorates the life of Anne Frank. Visit the Northwest United States to experience this emotional tribute.
idaho anne frank human rights memorial • boise • diary • quote wall • the universal declaration of human rights
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?
sierra leone • women • female genital cutting • poverty • education
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?
sierra leone • women • female genital cutting • poverty • education
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.
oprah • biography • biographies • mary m alward • alward
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.
oprah • biography • biographies • mary m alward • alward
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.
african american women • african american women's writing • mothers • mothering • minnie lou harris
This article is a celebration of the life of my mother, Minnie L. Harris, a poet, teacher, lecturer, mother, wife, sister, friend.
african american women • african american women's writing • mothers • mothering • minnie lou harris
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.
black writer • writers • black • artists • zora neale hurston
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.
black writer • writers • black • artists • zora neale hurston
A Teacher's Summer Reading List
Using the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction list as a teacher's reading list for summer.
reading • pulitzerprizeforfiction • summerreadinglist
Using the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction list as a teacher's reading list for summer.
reading • pulitzerprizeforfiction • summerreadinglist
Censorship in Children's Literature
censorship issues in children's literature and reasons for some of the books that have been banned
censorship • censorship issues in children's literature • banned books • banned authors • sue reichard
censorship issues in children's literature and reasons for some of the books that have been banned
censorship • censorship issues in children's literature • banned books • banned authors • sue reichard
Giving the Gift of Creativity
Do you find happiness while involved in creative pursuits? Why not help friends and family find their creative selves.
creativity • gifts • inspiration • creative energy • creative potential
Do you find happiness while involved in creative pursuits? Why not help friends and family find their creative selves.
creativity • gifts • inspiration • creative energy • creative potential
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
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.
books • fiction • novels • bargain • mysticism
A review of the novel "White Horses" by Alcie Hoffman, followed by a list of the best places to buy the book online.
books • fiction • novels • bargain • mysticism
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
Classic Authors: Flannery O'Connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
andalusia • milledgeville • lupus • flannery o'connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
andalusia • milledgeville • lupus • flannery o'connor
Eco-Groups Keep Busy in August
A listing of some environmentally oriented events and activities scheduled for August.
events • sustainable table • eat well guide • the big green gathering • american community gardening association
A listing of some environmentally oriented events and activities scheduled for August.
events • sustainable table • eat well guide • the big green gathering • american community gardening association
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.
bookstores in atlanta • literacy rates • atlanta literary community • national endowment for the arts • shrine of the black madonna
Atlanta, Georgia's African American bookstores, places like Shrine of the Black Madonna and Medu, are champions in the city's effort against illiteracy.
bookstores in atlanta • literacy rates • atlanta literary community • national endowment for the arts • shrine of the black madonna
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.
women's films • women's issues • chick flick • hollywood movie • set it off
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.
women's films • women's issues • chick flick • hollywood movie • set it off
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.
author interviews • celeste bradley • writing romance novels • writer's life • fiction rough drafts
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.
author interviews • celeste bradley • writing romance novels • writer's life • fiction rough drafts
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.
ms. magazine • history of ms. magazine • future of ms. magazine • famous contributors to ms. magazine • modern feminist publications
With popular women's magazines promoting unrealistic ideals and trite content, Ms. magazine is a breath of fresh air for the thinking woman.
ms. magazine • history of ms. magazine • future of ms. magazine • famous contributors to ms. magazine • modern feminist publications
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.
toronto music theaqtre • musical comedy tickets toronto • jersey boys tickets • sound of music tickets • color purple tickets
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.
toronto music theaqtre • musical comedy tickets toronto • jersey boys tickets • sound of music tickets • color purple tickets
Toni Morrison, Model and Artist
Discussion of Toni Morrison as a model for 20th century American literature.
morrison • women's literature • 20th century american literature • women writers • literature
Discussion of Toni Morrison as a model for 20th century American literature.
morrison • women's literature • 20th century american literature • women writers • literature
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