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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toni at Random by Dana A Williams review the editorial years of a literary great

Toni Morrison's editorial work at Random House aimed at African American empowerment through self-regard and exploring interior Black life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Who preserves the homes of Black literary giants | Nneka M Okona

Langston Hughes's childhood home in Cleveland remains unmarked and at risk of demolition, highlighting neglect of Black literary heritage.
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Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Public-School English Teacher. The Most Vocal Defenders of K-12 Liberal Arts Are Not Who You'd Expect.

Legislation in Texas could undermine cultural heritage by restricting access to classic literature, including works by celebrated authors like Toni Morrison.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Public-School English Teacher. The Most Vocal Defenders of K-12 Liberal Arts Are Not Who You'd Expect.

Legislation in Texas could undermine cultural heritage by restricting access to classic literature, including works by celebrated authors like Toni Morrison.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Toni Morrison Changed Publishing

The article explores the author's transformative internship experience at a publishing house, revealing the connections between editing and writing.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

This study of Toni Morrison's tenure as a senior editor at Random House draws on interviews, archival research, and correspondence to cast her as a formidable driver of cultural change.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

What Was It Like to Be Edited by Toni Morrison?

Toni Morrison's editing work at Random House, largely undocumented, played a crucial role in shaping important literary voices before her own fame as a novelist.
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Writing
fromVulture
4 months ago

Toni Morrison's Lost Play

Toni Morrison's first full-length play explores the historical impact of the Emmett Till murder, showcasing her commitment to various artistic mediums.
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fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

10 Books By Black Authors I Need To Be Made Into Films ASAP

A movie adaptation could better explore themes in Octavia Butler's works after a disappointing show.
The complexity of Black experiences is highlighted in adaptations of superhero narratives like Isaiah Bradley.
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