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Her talent as a novelist is evident, but her nurturing of Black authors cannot be overlooked
A few years ago at a Radcliffe Institute exhibit, I came across photos of a draft of what would become Angela Davis’ autobiography. A foundational Black literary text, bare-boned and vulnerable, is not something you often get to see. The manuscript bloomed with the strokes of a blue pen, notes from the editor on what needed to be changed. In the caption of the photo, the editor’s name was noted: Toni Morrison.
There is so much power in that photo. It tells us a lot about Davis, but it tells us even more about Morrison. Morrison, one of the most…
The ZORA Cosign
She’s organized several writer meetups, runs two pubs, and is a general platform badass. Get to know Tee, Conscious Creative.
The ZORA CoSign is both a CoSign and an introduction. We celebrate writers
#onhere who unapologetically tell the story, write the poem, paint the picture, and inspire the masses. They also expand and enhance our Medium community.
Meet Teressa “Tee” Price, publisher of Tee, Conscious Creative
“I write to be heard and as an outlet. I also write to share information and tell stories. It’s how I release pain, shame, and honestly stay sane. It’s my way of getting out of my head. But it’s also becoming a source of income, joy, and a much needed sense of accomplishment.”
Novelist Nicole Dennis Benn interviews Dana Canedy
One would never believe that Dana Canedy was only a few days away from her Monday, July 27 start date as the first Black woman ever to be senior vice president of publishing giant Simon and Schuster. I was tasked to interview this magnificent woman, and her tone was welcoming, a light, refreshing breeze to help settle my nerves. …
