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  • BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.

    2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
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BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.

2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
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  • The People's Poet: The Power of Oral Traditions and The Blues

    The People's Poet: The Power of Oral Traditions and The Blues
    2024/12/24

    Today, we delve deeper into Langston Hughes's life and work, exploring the cultural and historical contexts that shaped his voice. The conversation highlights the significance of oral traditions, the influence of blues on Hughes' poetry, and the importance of preserving Black culture through the work of scholars like Dr. William Ferris and Dr. Akiba Sullivan Harper. We also gain insight into Hughes' humor and social commentary through his Simple series and his global perspective as a writer. Overall, it emphasizes Hughes' enduring legacy and relevance in contemporary literature.

    Learn More: The Black Archives of Mid-America

    Read: Not So Simple: The "Simple" Stories by Langston Hughes

    Listen: Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris

    Connect with the Host: Jacquees Thomas @_ThatsPeace

    Join The Collective Writing Community BLKWritersRoom.com

    A Black Effect Original Series

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    41 分
  • BLK LIT: We, Too: The Life, Legacy and Longevity of Langston Hughes

    BLK LIT: We, Too: The Life, Legacy and Longevity of Langston Hughes
    2024/12/11

    The Black Effect Presents... BLK LIT!

    This episode of BLK LIT delves into the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Dr Carmaletta Williams - CEO, of Black Archives of Mid-Amercia joins the conversation to explore Langston's early life, struggles, and the hustle that defined his journey as a poet. It highlights the cultural impact of his work, the intersection of music and poetry, and the themes of faith and skepticism in his writing. The episode concludes with a tribute to Nikki Giovanni, emphasizing the enduring influence of Hughes' art on future generations.

    Learn More: The Black Archives of Mid-America

    Read: Langston Hughes in the Classroom: "Do Nothin' till You Hear from Me"

    My Dear Boy: Carrie Hughes Letters to Langston Hughes, 1926-1938

    Connect with the Host: Jacquees Thomas @_ThatsPeace

    Join The Collective Writing Community BLKWritersRoom.com

    A Black Effect Original Series

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    28 分
  • Flow Writer: Anita Kopacz Talks Process, Traditions and Science Fiction VS. Black Reality

    Flow Writer: Anita Kopacz Talks Process, Traditions and Science Fiction VS. Black Reality
    2024/11/26

    In this episode of BLK LIT, Jacquees and Anita Kopacz delve into the world of Black literature, focusing on influential writers like Octavia Butler and Langston Hughes. They discuss the themes of Anita's book 'Shallow Waters', exploring its historical context, emotional depth, and the healing journey it offers readers. The conversation touches on the significance of dreams in the creative process, the cultural importance of Black mermaid stories, and the empowerment of Black women through storytelling. Anita shares her journey into writing, the challenges of overcoming insecurities, and the process behind her upcoming book 'The Wind on Her Tongue'. In this engaging conversation, Anita shares her methods for staying connected to her creative flow, including creating a sacred writing space and the unique practice of the shake dance to release energy. They delve into Anita's deep connection with the Orishas, particularly Yemaya and Oya, and her profound experiences with ayahuasca in Peru. The episode ends with Anita reading an excerpt from her new book, "The Wind On Her Tongue".

    Chapters

    00:00 Celebrating Black Literature and Legacy
    02:08 The Power of Afrofuturism
    05:09 Writing as a Spiritual Practice
    10:02 Yemaya and the Call to Create
    15:13 Healing Through Storytelling
    19:52 The Connection to Orishas
    25:01 The Journey of Writing 'The Wind on Her Tongue'

    The Wind On Her Tongue is NOW Available for Pre-Order and Available Everywhere books are sold, next year on January 21st.

    Read: Shallow Waters by Anita Kopacz

    Learn More: Anita Kopacz

    Connect with the Host: Jacquees Thomas @_ThatsPeace

    Join The Collective Writing Community BLKWritersRoom.com

    A Black Effect Original Series

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 分

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