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Toni Cade BambaraThe Black Woman$18.99
Toni Cade Bambara
$18.99The Black Woman
This anthology was originally published in 1970 and then republished again in 2005. Focused on the Black woman, as suggested by the title, this book is a collection of poetry, plays, and essays. It is incredible that even though this was published 50 years ago, the content and topics are still relevant.
As I was reading, I had to continually remind myself that this was written decades ago and not just in the last decade. Unfortunately, that’s how some things have remained or gone unchanged in the United States. This book introduced me to several Black women writers who deserved the same acknowledgment as Langston Hughes and Nora Zeale Hurston.
Lastly, this book challenged my preconceived notions about older books and having nothing to gain from them. I gained several new perspectives, nuggets of knowledge, and ideas from these enthralling writers.
As I was reading, I had to continually remind myself that this was written decades ago and not just in the last decade. Unfortunately, that’s how some things have remained or gone unchanged in the United States. This book introduced me to several Black women writers who deserved the same acknowledgment as Langston Hughes and Nora Zeale Hurston.
Lastly, this book challenged my preconceived notions about older books and having nothing to gain from them. I gained several new perspectives, nuggets of knowledge, and ideas from these enthralling writers.