Black Writers Matter
"Black Writers? African, Bluesy, Classical, Disrespectful, Erudite, Fiery, Groovy, Haunting, Inspiring, Jazzy, Knowing, Liberating, Militant, Nervy, Optimistic, Pugnacious, Quixotic, Rambunctious, Seductive, Truculent, Urgent, Vivacious, Wicked, X-ray sharp, Yearning, Zesty. And so, they matter!" 鈥George Elliott Clarke
An anthology of African-Canadian writing, Black Writers Matter offers a cross-section of established writers and newcomers to the literary world who tackle contemporary and pressing issues with beautiful, sometimes raw, prose. As editor Whitney French says in her introduction, Black Writers Matter 鈥渋njects new meaning into the word diversity [and] harbours a sacredness and an everydayness that offers Black people dignity. 鈥 An 鈥渋nvitation to read, share, and tell stories of Black narratives that are close to the bone,鈥 this collection feels particular to the Black Canadian experience.
| Whitney French |
Whitney French is a critically acclaimed author and acquisitions editor for Dundurn Press.
Other publications from this author include:
- "Glass" in Black Notes (2017)