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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

MacKenzie Scott's close relationship with Toni Morrison long before Amazon put her on the path give more than $1 billion to HBCUs | Fortune

MacKenzie Scott credits Toni Morrison's mentorship for shaping her writing and early career, and Scott's philanthropy has donated billions—especially to HBCUs.
Arts
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

"To Free Someone Else": Toni Morrison the Book Editor

Toni Morrison’s editorship at Random House expanded publishing opportunities and visibility for Black writers, prioritizing artistic freedom over profit.
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fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Teens' portraits celebrate Toni Morrison as community-builder | Cornell Chronicle

New collaborative portraits in Toni Morrison Hall connect Morrison's legacy to students through artwork that reflects her themes and engages young New York artists.
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fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago

Four-day event celebrates 70 years of Toni Morrison's Cornell legacy | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell hosts a free Sept. 18–21 symposium celebrating Toni Morrison's 70th anniversary of her 1955 MA with films, panels, workshops, and a mural unveiling.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Toni at Random by Dana A Williams review the editorial years of a literary great

Toni Morrison's editorial work at Random House aimed at African American empowerment through self-regard and exploring interior Black life.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Who preserves the homes of Black literary giants | Nneka M Okona

Langston Hughes's childhood home in Cleveland remains unmarked and at risk of demolition, highlighting neglect of Black literary heritage.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Books

Toni Morrison's Definition of a Legacy

Toni Morrison sought broader recognition for her work beyond identity-focused literature, reflecting her desire for universal impact in literature.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Right-wing politics

I'm a Public-School English Teacher. The Most Vocal Defenders of K-12 Liberal Arts Are Not Who You'd Expect.

Legislation in Texas could undermine cultural heritage by restricting access to classic literature, including works by celebrated authors like Toni Morrison.
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fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

I'm a Public-School English Teacher. The Most Vocal Defenders of K-12 Liberal Arts Are Not Who You'd Expect.

Legislation in Texas could undermine cultural heritage by restricting access to classic literature, including works by celebrated authors like Toni Morrison.
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fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

This study of Toni Morrison's tenure as a senior editor at Random House draws on interviews, archival research, and correspondence to cast her as a formidable driver of cultural change.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

What Was It Like to Be Edited by Toni Morrison?

Toni Morrison's editing work at Random House, largely undocumented, played a crucial role in shaping important literary voices before her own fame as a novelist.
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