Clenora Hudson-Weems was born on born February 2, 1949. She is currently a Professor of English at the University of Missouri. As an African American author, she coined the term “Africana Womanism” in the 80s.
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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Patricia A. Bridewell and Faatima Albasir-Johnson, author of A Generation of Curses
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Patricia A. Bridewell and Faatima Albasir-Johnson, author of A Generation of Curses
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Khadesia Hill’s life could not be better. She is the wife of the debonair Assistant Pastor, Malcolm Hill, youngest son and first choice to succeed his father as pastor of the mega church, Solid Rock Christian Ministries. Obedience to the Lord led her to California twelve years earlier where she met and married Malcolm and gave birth to their daughter.
Her world shatters when a detective shows up at her business one day. He claims to have evidence that could possibly link her to an ex-boyfriend’s murder ten years ago in her home town. Secrets about her past unfold and cast shadows over her pure reputation in the church and with Malcolm’s family.
When the news is revealed, Malcolm’s older brother Corbin and his wife Stacie step up efforts to win Corbin his father’s seat as the next pastor. Stacie’s friend Maxie, who has a long-time attraction to Malcolm, enters the picture at the wrong time and causes a love triangle by trying to sway Malcolm her way. Will Khadesia s and Malcolm s faith and trust in God remain steadfast through the crises in their lives?
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write A Generation of Curses?
Patricia A. Bridewell: My inspiration came from knowing that some of the facts in this book were based on true events. I experienced an overflow of Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Patricia A. Bridewell and Faatima Albasir-Johnson, author of A Generation of Curses
Black History Month – Langston Hughes – Harlem Renaissance – American Poet
James Mercer Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902. Best known as an American poet, Hughes was also asocial activist, a novelist, a playwright, and a columnist. One of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form “jazz poetry”, Hughes is best known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance.
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