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Cicely, Titan of American Literature: 13 Classics She Brought to Life

March 18, 2021

No other screen persona served the general public more as a constant reminder of the stubborn, healthy and diverse black literary world which defied sentencing to invisibility and dismissal as just a trend. Cicely Tyson achieved this while diversifying in roles by other writers from all backgrounds, regions and genres… Please enjoy and share this catalog of Ms. Tyson’s greatest roles drawn from great, classic American literature I hope you seek out soon. … More Cicely, Titan of American Literature: 13 Classics She Brought to Life

Now About That Cover…

February 8, 2021

I thought, by now, these recent cover shots like Lorna Simpson’s construction with Rihanna for Essence or Regina King and Viola Davis’s old Hollywood glamour shots would just be the norms for black women. Vogue has reminded me to never get comfortable. Hope, always. But never be surprised… … More Now About That Cover…

I’m Only Watching Women Now

January 26, 2021

I’m blessed to be a woman in these times when so many women before me have resisted to overturn age discrimination and racist beauty standards that left so many of us out of range. … More I’m Only Watching Women Now

Zora Would Want You To

January 7, 2021

On days like this, meaning a notable artist like Zora Neale Hurston’s birthday, the custom is to suggest enjoying his or her work and to “support” others like them in their names. However, something tells me this is not what Zora would want. I think most writers take their birthdays off for things like cake, people, wine and gluttony over discipline. So today Zora wants us to party in her name. And for you to write your own novel, put elbow grease on your big dream and take her as example somebody somewhere will love your work someday. … More Zora Would Want You To

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