Tag: African American Literature

Why Representation Matters

The sixth grade stands out for me as one of those important milestones in life. As an adult, I have numerous precise moments of recollection where a memory…

Still I Rise

I have so many fond childhood memories of the Black church in which I grew up. My mother was a founding member of the church, and she was…

The Courage that You Gave Me

The day that I recited an Angie Thomas poem at the St. Petersburg College’s auditorium was my humanities moment since this author is an inspiration for me. First,…

Inspirational Literature

In this video Marlene Daut describes how teaching literature to college students enables them to both understand their lives and history better, as well as be inspired regarding…

The Perfect Invitation

Hearing Lucille Clifton’s poem “won’t you celebrate with me” at a celebration of her work is the Humanities Moment that offered both comfort and a model for how…