I'm a huge fan. I live in DC right near where you grew up. In your book, you talk a lot about your mom being an old school activist and organizer in DC. My parents probably knew her; they were also black DC activists back in the day.
Anyway, my question is more of a request. I teach at Howard University and my students are reading sections of your book for class. Any interest in doing a Skype/Twitter guest lecture or Q&A? I've never seen them respond to a text like they've responded to yours. I know they'd love it. I know you're busy, but if you think you could find the time any time between now and the end of November, let me know.
Also, I just have to say, I was actually in Jack & Jill growing up. I once had the pleasure of telling Cheryl Conntee that at a conference and she laughed. It's a certain kind of middle class Southern black person who actually did Jack & Jill when they were young.
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I'm a huge fan. I live in DC right near where you grew up. In your book, you talk a lot about your mom being an old school activist and organizer in DC. My parents probably knew her; they were also black DC activists back in the day.
Anyway, my question is more of a request. I teach at Howard University and my students are reading sections of your book for class. Any interest in doing a Skype/Twitter guest lecture or Q&A? I've never seen them respond to a text like they've responded to yours. I know they'd love it. I know you're busy, but if you think you could find the time any time between now and the end of November, let me know.
Also, I just have to say, I was actually in Jack & Jill growing up. I once had the pleasure of telling Cheryl Conntee that at a conference and she laughed. It's a certain kind of middle class Southern black person who actually did Jack & Jill when they were young.
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