Since September 2021, a rough table of contents has been living in my head. I would tell people about the ideas, but I was not writing. That finally ended in Summer 2025. As I committed to the page, my writing group helped me see how to improve various aspects of the nascent project. I have a long way to go, but I now feel confident that I will finish the manuscript, and I want it to be the best it can be. That requires getting … [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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A lovely feature!
by Koritha
As many people know, when I moved to Massachusetts in 2023, it was not for my job but for my partner's. That fact has made the transition beautiful in many ways. Among them? My professional stuff feels like frosting on the cake. That frosting now includes a lovely feature by Marc Chalufour in BU’s Arts & Sciences magazine! Because he was so careful and thorough long before he started writing, he captured my journey and my … [Read More...]
THE PEOPLE’S PROJECT
by Koritha
I am honored to have a brief essay in The People's Project, curated by award-winning poets and memoirists Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith. It meant a lot that creative writers thought to include me in this powerful collection. And, it turned out to be the perfect opportunity to say what I had been thinking about how Election 2024 played out. We absolutely MUST get better about refusing to fall into the most common traps. Truly … [Read More...]