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Seminar in Black Women Writers
Morgan State University
College of Liberal Arts
Professor: Dr. Patricia Williams Dockery


English 381.01: Black Bodies of Displacement, Desire & Discontent, a class where disruption, discourse & discussion occur in examination of Black women's writing
I gotta admit it. I was so excited ( a nd nervous ) when I was asked to teach course on Black women's books and short stories. I wasn't...
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Nov 19, 20242 min read


Chloe's Blogpost
The theme of "Black Bodies of Desire, Displacement, and Discontent" speaks to the deep, often painful complexities surrounding identity...
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Nov 17, 20243 min read


Jasmyne's Blogpost
Black Bodies of Displacement, Discontent, and Desire by Jasmyne Watson “The most disrespected woman in America, is the black woman” was...
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Saria's Blogpost
Intersectionality has always been a crucial concept in the world of literature and academia. The ability to analyze and understand how...
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Dorya's Blogpost
Black literature has played a significant role in shaping cultural narratives and perspectives throughout history. At Morgan State...
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Dominique's Blogpost
Black literature has played a significant role in shaping cultural narratives and perspectives throughout history. At Morgan State...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


Anne's Blogpost
Harriet Tubman (1821-1913) nicknamed Moses, she escaped slavery in the South becoming an abolitionist who helped hundreds of enslaved...
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


Christopher's Blogpost
Black literature has played a significant role in shaping cultural narratives and perspectives throughout history. At Morgan State...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


Blogpost by Bridgette Betared
The phrase “black bodies of desire, displacement, and discontent” reflects the complex relationship between race, power, and identity....
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


Kirsten's Blogpost
Despite the ups and downs of this semester, I would never swap my experience in this course.The concept of "Black Bodies of Desire,...
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


Blogpost By Niya Allen
What does it mean to be a Black woman? Black women are multifaceted beings whose existence is intricately woven with the overlapping...
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


Lara's Blogpost
https://baptistnews.com/article/a-second-sbc-pastor-in-texas-called-vice-president-kamala-harris-jezebel/ Jezebel is sometimes used as...
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Oct 12, 20242 min read


Blogpost by Sharock Griffin
Black Bodies of Desire, Displacement, and Discontent The intersection of race, identity, and societal constructs has long shaped the...
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Oct 12, 20242 min read
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