As many people know, when I moved to Massachusetts in 2023, it was not for my job but for my partner's. That fact has made the transition beautiful in many ways. Among them? My professional stuff feels like frosting on the cake. One example is a lovely feature by Marc Chalufour in BU’s Arts & Sciences magazine! Because he was so careful and thorough long before he started writing, he captured my journey and my investments in … [Read More...]
Koritha Mitchell is an award-winning author, cultural critic, and professional development expert. She is a professor of English, a literary historian, and a runner. Her passion and expertise combine in workshops, lectures, and media appearances to inspire and empower audiences to think critically and take intentional action on their goals and ideals. Learn more »
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THE PEOPLE’S PROJECT
by Koritha
I am honored to have a brief essay in The People's Project, curated by award-winning poets and memoirists Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith. It meant a lot that creative writers thought to include me in this powerful collection. And, it turned out to be the perfect opportunity to say what I had been thinking about how Election 2024 played out. We absolutely MUST get better about refusing to fall into the most common traps. Truly … [Read More...]
Looking Back via JHUP’s Podcast
by Koritha
Rahne Alexander of Johns Hopkins University Press gave me an opportunity to look back on my career through the lens of my connection to JHUP journals. Moments like this remind me that I've been in the profession for quite a while. Time flies! The conversation is less than 30 minutes, but we cover so much! Topics include: know-your-place aggression; my conversation with Harvey Young in Public Books; Ford Foundation … [Read More...]