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August Wilson
An interview with playwright August Wilson. Therein, Wilson describes his role as passing down the practical and spiritual wisdom of the African American community in his writings. He also expounds upon the influence of black traditions like storyte...
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In Black and White: A Conversation With Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison explains her view of why "American literature is incoherent without the contribution of African American writers."
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Black is...black ain't
When Marlon Riggs died of AIDS at the age of 37, completing this film which summed up a lifetime's work exploring African American identity. It weaves together the testimonies of thos whose complexion, class, gender, speech or sexuality has made the...