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More than 25 years after her groundbreaking Daughters of Africa anthology, Margaret Busby reflects on the next generation of black women writers around the world.
Time was when the perception of published writers was that all the women were white and all the blacks were men (to borrow the title of a key 1980s black feminist book). At best, there was a handful of black female writers – Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou – who were acknowledged by the literary establishment. This was the climate in which, more than 25 years ago, I compiled and published Daughters of Africa. It was critically acclaimed, but more significant has been the inspiration that 1992 anthology gave to a fresh generation of writers who form the core of its sequel, New Daughters of Africa.
Continue reading: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/mar/09/from-ayobami-adebayo-to-zadie-smith-meet-the-new-daughters-of-africa
Time was when the perception of published writers was that all the women were white and all the blacks were men (to borrow the title of a key 1980s black feminist book). At best, there was a handful of black female writers – Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou – who were acknowledged by the literary establishment. This was the climate in which, more than 25 years ago, I compiled and published Daughters of Africa. It was critically acclaimed, but more significant has been the inspiration that 1992 anthology gave to a fresh generation of writers who form the core of its sequel, New Daughters of Africa.
Continue reading: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/mar/09/from-ayobami-adebayo-to-zadie-smith-meet-the-new-daughters-of-africa
HAIR STORIES
Bintou, Khadi and Macy all have a story to tell about their hair and how they learned to love it! In Sylviane Diouf’s story Bintou’s Braids, Bintou wants braids. She wants pretty brads just like her older sister and the other women in family. In Hair, it’s a Family Affair by Mylo Freeman, Macy takes the reader on a journey through all the different hairstyles in her family, from big Afros to purple hair, corn rows, locks and everything in between. And then there’s Je suis Khadi " J'ai mal à mes cheveux" by Venessa Yatch. Khadi is concerned about the texture of her hair and why it is not as straight and flowing like her best friend. When her mother sits Khadi down to discuss her cultural heritage and braids her hair with a wonderful cream part cocoa butter-part coconut oil, she is proud and happy.
Collectively these three books are beautiful and empowering. They are a must have for any family committed to encouraging the development of personal self-pride.. As Bintou says at the end, “I am Bintou. My hair is black and shiny. My hair is soft and pretty. I am the girl with the braids in her hair. The sun follows me and I’m happy.” Read with us
Bintou, Khadi and Macy all have a story to tell about their hair and how they learned to love it! In Sylviane Diouf’s story Bintou’s Braids, Bintou wants braids. She wants pretty brads just like her older sister and the other women in family. In Hair, it’s a Family Affair by Mylo Freeman, Macy takes the reader on a journey through all the different hairstyles in her family, from big Afros to purple hair, corn rows, locks and everything in between. And then there’s Je suis Khadi " J'ai mal à mes cheveux" by Venessa Yatch. Khadi is concerned about the texture of her hair and why it is not as straight and flowing like her best friend. When her mother sits Khadi down to discuss her cultural heritage and braids her hair with a wonderful cream part cocoa butter-part coconut oil, she is proud and happy.
Collectively these three books are beautiful and empowering. They are a must have for any family committed to encouraging the development of personal self-pride.. As Bintou says at the end, “I am Bintou. My hair is black and shiny. My hair is soft and pretty. I am the girl with the braids in her hair. The sun follows me and I’m happy.” Read with us
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Study Abroad
If you don't have your Bac, contact Chez Alpha Books to learn more about high school completion options in the U.S. Finish high school and start college at the same time. For more info contact chezalphabks@yahoo.com
For more information on study abroad options visit http://www.chezalphabks.com/education.html
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Wonderful New Reads
One great book deserves two others. KINTU, EVERFAIR and CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE all together Chez AlphaBooks
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