Black Lesbian Literary Legacies: Jewelle Gomez

Black Lesbian Literary Legacies: Jewelle Gomez

The second installment of Black Lesbian Literary Legacies features novelist, essayist, and playwright Jewelle Gomez. I had the honor of speaking with her recently, and we talked about her prolific writing career, her work as a playwright, and her legacy as the “Aunt” of Afro-Futurism.

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Black Lesbian Literary Legacies: Penny Mickelbury

Black Lesbian Literary Legacies: Penny Mickelbury

My new blog series, Black Lesbian Literary Legacies, begins with Penny Mickelbury: writer, playwright, and award-winning journalist. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Penny, and she shared with me a wealth of knowledge and wisdom about writing and identity. I’m honored to share our conversation with you here.

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