What Makes a Black Book Black?
Panelists discussed what makes a black book black and what the pros and cons are of such a label. Mr. Watkins is the author of Who Killed Ti… read more
Panelists discussed what makes a black book black and what the pros and cons are of such a label. Mr. Watkins is the author of Who Killed Tiffany Jones, published by Amistad Press. Mr. Toure is the author of The Portable Promised Land, published by Little Brown and Company. Ms. Rhodes is the author of Douglass' Women, published by Pocket Books. Mr. Mansbach is the author of Shackling Water, published by Doubleday. After their discussion, they answered questions from the audience. close
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