2025 marks 200 years since Frances Ellen Watkins [Harper]'s birth. Commemorations of various sorts are taking place all year. As a small contribution, I made a video in tribute to her and her last novel, Iola Leroy. I hope you enjoy the video and find reasons to share with others! In alignment with celebrations of various sorts, Broadview Press is offering 20% off my edition of that novel as well as my edition of Harriet … [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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April 7th Zoom about Harriet Jacobs
by Koritha
Vanderbilt University is hosting speakers to complement their Dark Testament art exhibition honoring Black women pioneers. I won't be giving a lecture, but I will be in conversation with one of the people whose vision led to this endeavor, Dr. Claudine Taaffe. It's free and on Zoom, so feel free to join us! Registration HERE. … [Read More...]
Lovely NYC visit
by Koritha
Now that NYC is a train ride away, I can go more often. I wanted to see the Schomburg's exhibition honoring the centennial of James Baldwin's birth, but I got to do so much more. Everything was a highlight! But one highlight I want to be sure to share: my conversation with Lurie Daniel Favors at her Sirius XM studio. She always asks questions that go to the heart of what we must struggle with if we want decency to prevail more … [Read More...]