Mark Anthony Neal considers himself a feminist and thinks that the traditional stereotypes of the Strong Black Man have contributed to the problems that Black men face today.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Lera Auerbach's obsession with time has impacted her life in music. We hear examples of her literary and musical achievements.
Nicholas Christopher collected myths and legends for years to write his novel, "The Bestiary."
For the past three months, our host Anne Strainchamps came to work every day and listened to people talk about death and dying. Here are her reflections on how the experienced changed her.
Paul Beatty recommends a novel by German-Jewish Holocaust survivor Edgar Hilsenrath.
Jayne Anne Phillips is the author of several novels and two collections of widely anthologized short stories...
The question isn't "seen any good movies lately?" but instead "experienced any good paratexts lately?"
Self portraits certainly aren't new. Artists have been making them for centuries. And not just because painting or drawing yourself is easier than finding a model. Here's art historian James Hall.
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