The evolution of Black heroines in literature
Wednesday’s are for teasers!
Hey there, suga! I hope you’re having a great Wednesday so far! If you’d like to see the rest of the interview with Pulitzer Prize Winner and Poet, Gwendolyn Brooks visit here. I do hope you check it out!
A thought to consider before Sunday's deep dive: If you could have a conversation with any Black female protagonist from literature throughout history, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
This Sunday, join me for a journey from slave narratives to Afrofuturism, tracing how Black heroines in literature have evolved while consistently challenging, inspiring, and reflecting the multifaceted realities of Black womanhood.
Brya’s favorite essays from Sunday Brunch:
Grace by the water
When I was younger, like most of my peers, I went to church. Mostly, it was against my will because, well, church was boring and lasted many, many hours—at least to a child. My maternal grandmother came from a long line of believers, folks who went to church and praised God every Sunday just as their parents had done before them. Because of this legacy,…
See you for brunch! - Bry