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Category: male monday

Reading History: Frederick Douglass

I think we remember Frederick Douglass because of his exceptional story of rising from slavery and becoming an outspoken leader for liberty and justice. His autobiography and even some of his speeches are essential components of U.S. history.   “Yet people in general will say they like colored men as well as any other, but… Read More Reading History: Frederick Douglass

15 February 2021 Monday15 February 2021 Monday Edith

Male Monday: Tim Z. Hernandez

Tim Z. Hernandez is an award winning author and performance artist. His debut collection of poetry, Skin Tax (Heyday Books, 2004) received the 2006 American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation, the James Duval Phelan Award from the San Francisco Foundation, and the Zora Neal Hurston Award for writers of color dedicated to their… Read More Male Monday: Tim Z. Hernandez

14 April 2014 Monday Edith

Male Monday: Frank X. Walker

Frank X. Walker is an African American poet from Danville, KY.  In 2013, he became the Poet Laureate of  the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (Wikipedia) Hes’ the first African American and the youngest person to hold this post.In 2014, He won an NAACP Image Award for his poetry. He’s founder of Affrilachian Poets and is a… Read More Male Monday: Frank X. Walker

7 April 2014 Monday Edith

Male Monday: Juan Felipe Herrara

I am merely posing for a photograph. Remember, when the Nomenclature stops you, tell them that—“Sirs, he was posing for my camera, that is all.” . . . yes, that may just work. Juan Felipe Herrara  I am merely posing for the camera Poet. Artist. Teacher. Activist. Writer. Poet Laureate of California. “Your friends, and… Read More Male Monday: Juan Felipe Herrara

21 October 2013 Monday Edith

Male Monday: Guy Pals

BFFs. Buddies. Besties. Guy pals. Call ‘em what you like, I see a slow going trend in YA of male authors of color writing stories that explore male friendships. Most often, YA male characters are either loners or involved with a female character, either as a friend or love interest. The following books not only… Read More Male Monday: Guy Pals

12 August 2013 Monday Edith3 Comments

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