Friday, February 24, 2017

15 Black Writers We Should All Be Reading in 2017


 
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By Tolani Osan    |   Thursday, February 23, 2017
Throughout February, we commemorate the black writers, leaders, and inventors of influence from our history who contributed to the rich identity of America. However, today there are many black voices emerging from different parts of the world, engaging us in compelling conversations on race, identity, politics, and more—and urging us to think inclusively and creatively. As Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (among the writers listed below) warns us of the danger of a single story, we bring you this list of contemporary black authors who offer new and refreshing perspectives on issues from race—and hair—to the wounds of our past. READ MORE

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