Deesha Philyaw rocked my world in 2020 with The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, so I’ve eagerly awaited her debut novel. It's here, and it does not disappoint! I just had to share some of why it's worth putting on your list sooner rather than later. Please read and share my piece in the Los Angeles Review of Books here and then get the book from your favorite independent bookstore! … [Read More...]
Koritha Mitchell is an award-winning author, cultural critic, and professional development expert. She is a professor of English, a literary historian, and a runner. Her passion and expertise combine in workshops, lectures, and media appearances to inspire and empower audiences to think critically and take intentional action on their goals and ideals. Learn more »
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Stepping up
by Koritha
While I was in Richmond attending the national conference of Black Girls RUN!, I saw social media discussion of a piece that engages know-your-place aggression. Now that I've had a chance to read it, I have no doubt it will make a difference in the care people receive from doctors. That's so gratifying! And I appreciate folk like Dr. Iwashyna who step up in this way. By the time it makes it into print like this, there's no … [Read More...]
Seeing Black Scholars Targeted, Noticing What Too Many Miss
by Koritha
The New York Times placed an ugly spotlight on a Black scholar in mid-July and on another (across the pond in England) a few weeks later. These stories revolved around Black individuals, but the framing came from white people. In the wake of these features, the most widely circulated article by a Black person appeared in The Atlantic. How did it command attention? By saying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts probably caused … [Read More...]