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The History of Black Writing (HBW) has been in the forefront of Black literary research and recovery for over 40 years. linktr.ee/ProjectHBW Indiana University Bloomington Joined February 2011-
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Please join us for an upcoming conversation with poet Remica Bingham-Risher and folklorist Daryl Cumber Dance. Maryemma Graham will moderate the event on July 15th, 7 pm EST/6 pm CST. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Ralph Ellison’s “Battle Royal” is a striking portrayal of racial violence, power struggles, and social exploitation. #BattleRoyal #RalphEllison #BlackLiterature #CulturalFront
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James Baldwin reminds us that change starts with confrontation. His words remain just as powerful today as they were decades ago. What’s your favorite Baldwin quote? Drop it in the comments!
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. reminds us that telling our own stories is an act of preservation and power. If we don’t shape our own narratives, others will. 🖊️ Why do you think storytelling is essential to history?
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Some stories are so powerful, they demand to be told in more than one form. #BlackLiterature #NovelAdaptations #TheColorPurple #Beloved #WaitingToExhale #ProjectHBW
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Our Literary Gallery Data reveals the ongoing cultural significance of Black literature, as seen in the millions of Wikipedia page views on classic novels. 📖✨ #BlackLiterature #LiteraryData #ProjectHBW #BLNet
✨ From Alice Walker’s The Color Purple to Octavia Butler’s Kindred, these adaptations transform Black literary excellence into visual masterpieces. #BlackLiterature #BookToFilm #BlackAuthorsOnScreen #ReadBlackAuthors #BlackStorytelling #ProjectHBW #BLNet #LiteraryAdaptations
Looking for a comprehensive database of Black literary works, authors, and historical archives? The Current Archives and Collections Index (CACI) is your gateway to discovering rich Black literary history through curated archives #CACI #BlackHistory #ProjectHBW #BLNET
Alice Walker’s The Color Purple is more than just a single novel—it’s part of a powerful trilogy that expands on themes of identity, resilience, and cultural memory. 📚✨ 📢 Which book in the trilogy resonates with you the most? #TheColorPurple #AliceWalker #BlackWomenWriters
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