20th century African-American photographer Roy DeCarava and poet Langston Hughes collaborated on a small book of black-and-white photos depicting everyday life in 1950's Harlem. Published in 1955, "The Sweet Flypaper of Life" reveals this time and place with a poignancy that eludes history books.
Month: February 2013
In Money, Mississippi, this soul never died
The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in August 1955 galvanized the nation to end racism. Bernice L. McFadden has fictionalized the historical event, spinning a seductive story with a magical vision. Here you'll also find links to resources concerning the Emmett Till story, including an interview with Emmett's cousin, who was present the night the killers took Emmett from his bed.
The Longest Chapter 