Lynda Koolish, Ph.D. –”African American Writers”

Posted on June 9th, 2021 in American Society,Feminism,Race by Ignacio Ayala

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African American Writers: Portraits and Visions

The voice of a writer can be heard in words, and sometimes seen in the writer’s face. It is unusual to find both in a book in which the creator is both the author and the photographer. Lynda Koolish, our guest on this archive edition of Radio Curious, is a professor of African American literature at San Diego State University and an accomplished photographer. She is the author of a book entitled “African American Writers: Portraits and Visions” in which she reveals the visage of 59 African American writers along with a thumbnail biography and summation of each writer’s vision.

Lynda Koolish, Ph.D. recommends “Dien Cai Dau” and “Neon Vernacular” by Yusef Komunyakaa.

Originally Broadcast: February 19, 2002

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  1. on June 14th, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    As always, your showaare wonderful.

    This week Radio Curious had an exemplary interview on KNSJ 89.1 FM San Diego so good that we are recommending that every KNSJ producer should listen, learn & emulate the interview techniques.

    SDSU prof. of African American literature described the connection between Afro-centric/feminist writers, jazz & her iconic photographs of authors. Ever so powerful interview! Huge thanks We want to get in touch with Lynda!

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