Specifically those written by White authors in whose imagination I see nothing to recognize of anything I know to be true about Black people. And in whose ink stained grasp, those same people become hollow stereotypes, steeped in ignorance, foolishness, hopelessness. Folks with no choices and no future.
In Morrison's world, though not always pretty, the voices sing! They serenade! And at the end, I feel such joy that someone who so loves herself and people of color has taken on the task of representing their reality - because she does a wonderful job at that!
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As a strong proponent of first amendment rights, I want to hear all of what you have to say. BUT, be it unkind, rude, out of context, ungracious, or downright evil, you will force me to remove your words.