the profound wisdom of Black life and literature Griffin, Farah Jasmine 1963- creator text bibliography biography nyu 2021 First edition. monographic eng

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xii, 257 pages ; 24 cm "A masterpiece. . . . Farah Jasmine Griffin's magical words enchant and empower us like those of her towering heroes." -Cornel West. Farah Jasmine Griffin's beloved father died when she was nine, bequeathing her an unparalleled inheritance in closets full of remarkable books and other records of Black genius. In Read Until You understand-a line from a note he wrote to her-she shares a lifetime of discoveries: the ideas that framed the United States Constitution and that inspired Malcolm X's fervent speeches, the soulful music of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, the daring literature of Phillis Wheatley and Toni Morrison, the artistry of Romare Bearden, and many others. Having taught a popular Columbia University survey course of Black literature, she explores themes such as grace, justice, rage, self-determination, beauty, and mercy to help readers grapple with the ongoing project that is American democracy. Joining her experiences in Black communities with her immersion in the glorious works of Black artists, Read Until You Understand is a powerful testament to the enduring wisdom of Black culture and history"-- Introduction Legacy, love, learning The question of mercy Black freedom and the idea(l) of America The quest for justice Rage and resistance Death The transformative potential of love Joy and something like self-determination Cultivating beauty Of gardens and grace. Farah Jasmine Griffin. Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-241) and index. n-us--- Griffin, Farah Jasmine Books and reading Griffin, Farah Jasmine Libros y lectura American literature African American authors History and criticism Literatura estadounidense Autores afroamericanos Historia y crítica African Americans Intellectual life Afroamericanos Vida intelectual African Americans Social conditions Afroamericanos Condiciones sociales PS 153 G851r 2021 810.9/896073 9780393651904 0393651908 2021011719 DLC 210427 20250520105745.0 22012665 eng