Toni Morrison

Love the Hard Way: Reflecting on the Magnificence of “The Bluest Eye”

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by Vanessa Willoughby
April 13, 2020 at 10:07am
“Ugliness,” one of the novel’s running themes, is examined under an unforgiving spotlight because it’s such a familiar experience for young Black girls.
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Toni Morrison Champions the Arts in “The Source of Self-Regard”

by Bitch HQ
February 12, 2019 at 11:08am
Let these Toni Morrison quotes about writers and creators inspire you. Read more »
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Toni Morrison Is the Source of Her Own Self-Regard

by Joshunda Sanders
February 12, 2019 at 10:02am
The Queen of American Letters has again blessed us with a work that is profound, soaring, and intimate. Read more »
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“Beloved,” Black Women, and the Limits of Freedom

by Jenn Jackson
February 12, 2019 at 9:55am
Beloved is a touchstone for the complexities of today’s Black freedom struggle. Read more »