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1. Novel Is Pulled After Readers Charge Racism. [2019]

  • ALTER, ALEXANDRA
  • New York Times. 2/1/2019, Vol. 168 Issue 58225, pB7-B7. 1/6p.
Subjects
RACISM in literature
Abstract
The article informs that American author Amelie Wen Zhao has announced that she was pulling her debut young adult fantasy novel "Blood Heir" because of objections that readers had raised over the novel's depiction of slavery, as of February 2019.

2. Racism in literature Solution is not to ban classic works with social sins but to educate on the historical realities, values. [2018]

  • Lockwood, Robert P.
  • Our Sunday Visitor; 7/22/2018, p1-2, 2p
Subjects
RACISM in literature

3. The first drafts of American history. [2011]

  • Kirsch, Adam
  • The New York Times, Jan 8, 2011. P. A21

4. Healing the world through words. [2010]

  • Linner, Rachelle
  • National Catholic Reporter. 2/19/2010, Vol. 46 Issue 9, p13-14. 2p.
Subjects
CATHOLIC authors, RACISM in literature, and BLACKS in literature
Abstract
In this article, the author discusses the personal and professional life of author John J. McLaughlin. The author mentions McLaughlin's book "Run in the Fam'ly," which follows a young black man who lives an impoverished life. The book was written because of his interest in experiences of Haitian-Dominicans and Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic, whose struggles are similar with blacks in the U.S. He directs the Education Across Borders, a cross-cultural nonprofit organization.

5. Local poets participate in Arabic poetry open mic event. [2017]

  • Martin, Stephen
  • Arab American News. 9/9/2017, Vol. 33 Issue 1648, p12-12. 2/3p.
Subjects
ARABIC poetry, ORAL interpretation of poetry, ARAB American poetry, and RACISM in literature

6. Little Sambo reignites big debates: Reprinting of children's book draws mixed reactions from cultural historians. [2004]

  • ULA ILNYTZKY
  • Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada), Jan 15, 2004. P. R3

7. Canada in brief: Ontario minister apologizes for song. [2003]

  • Fowlie, Jonathan
  • Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada), Jan 11, 2003. P. NA

8. Some Are Shocked, Others Find Nuance in a Bigoted Atticus Finch. [2015]

  • ALTER, ALEXANDRA
  • New York Times. 7/12/2015, Vol. 164 Issue 56925, p1-22. 2p. 2 Black and White Photographs.
Subjects
FINCH, Atticus (Fictitious character), RACISM in literature, SEQUELS (Literature), and SOCIAL acceptance
Abstract
The article discusses public reaction to the novel "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee, a sequel to her book "To Kill a Mockingbird," that has largely focused on the racist opinions of the character Atticus Finch. It looks at how Atticus' negative views of African Americans contradict his actions in "To Kill a Mockingbird," which made him a cultural icon and symbol of social acceptance. In addition, details on the composition and manuscripts of "Go Set a Watchmen" are included.

9. Raging at Racism, From Streets to Galleries. [2015]

  • COTTER, HOLLAND
  • New York Times. 1/23/2015, Vol. 164 Issue 56755, pC25-C30. 2p.
Subjects
ART exhibitions, PAINTING exhibitions, RACE discrimination, RACISM in literature, and EXHIBITIONS
Abstract
The article reviews several exhibitions such as "Respond," at Smack Mellon in Brooklyn, New York City through February 22, 2015 and "The Left Front: Radical Art in the Red Decade" at Grey Art Gallery in New York City through April 4, 2015.

10. When the Bard of 'Main Street'turned the Kingsblood family black; Sinclair Lewis exposes the hidden 40's. [2002]

  • Staples, Brent
  • The New York Times, August 18, 2002. Vol. 151, P. WK12

11. Reconstructing Southern Women's Literature. [2000]

  • Heller, Scott
  • Chronicle of Higher Education. 7/7/2000, Vol. 46 Issue 44, pA15. 2p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Subjects
AMERICAN women authors, AGRARIANS (Group of writers), RACISM in literature, and LITERATURE
Abstract
Discusses the misconceptions surrounding the literature of Southern women authors. Scrutiny of writers by Patricia Yaeger in her book 'Dirt and Desire: Reconstructing Southern Women's Writing, 1930-1990'; Yaeger and her belief that the writers are struggling with racial divides; Influence of the Agrarians, a group of poets and critics who defended a unique Southern culture; Use of the grotesque by Southern women writers to map an array of social crises.

12. A Caricature of Free Speech. [2006]

  • Middle East, March 29, 2006. P. NA

13. `Whoa-Jack' recalls racists. [1999]

  • Armstrong
  • New York Amsterdam News. 09/16/99, Vol. 90 Issue 38, p34. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Subjects
RACISM in literature and THEATER
Abstract
Reports on the production of the drama `Whoa-Jack,' at the Aaron Davis Hall in New York, New York. Focus on the life of the lead character army Private Jackson; Soldier's experience with racism; Presentation of Jackson as a pathetic buy intelligent character.

14. Why 'Mockingbird' Still Resonates. [2015]

  • RUSSELL, ANNA
  • Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 6/12/2015, Vol. 265 Issue 136, pD7-D7. 1/2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Subjects
RACISM in literature
Abstract
An interview with author James McBride is presented, wherein he talks about the lasting influence of Harper Lee's 1960 book "To Kill a Mockingbird," the challenges of writing about racism through a child's perspective and his assessment of Lee's writing style.

15. Read All About It: Racism and Other Evils. [2006]

  • Harpham, Geoffrey
  • Chronicle of Higher Education. 6/30/2006, Vol. 52 Issue 43, pB13-B13. 1/4p.
Subjects
LETTERS to the editor and RACISM in literature
Abstract
A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Value of Teaching From a Racist Classic," by Lennard J. Davis in the May 19, 2006 issue.

16. Read All About It: Racism and Other Evils. [2006]

  • Kellman, Steven G.
  • Chronicle of Higher Education. 6/30/2006, Vol. 52 Issue 43, pB13-B13. 1/5p.
Subjects
LETTERS to the editor and RACISM in literature
Abstract
A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Value of Teaching From a Racist Classic," by Lennard J. Davis in the May 19, 2006 issue.

17. Read All About It: Racism and Other Evils. [2006]

  • Brier, Peter
  • Chronicle of Higher Education. 6/30/2006, Vol. 52 Issue 43, pB13-B13. 1/5p.
Subjects
LETTERS to the editor and RACISM in literature
Abstract
A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Value of Teaching From a Racist Classic," by Lennard J. Davis in the May 19, 2006 issue.

18. A question of breeding. [2013]

  • FURBANK, P. N.
  • TLS. 3/29/2013, Issue 5739, p14-15. 2p.
Subjects
DOGS in literature, HUMAN beings in literature, and RACISM in literature
Abstract
The author comments on German writer Franz Kafka's short story "Investigations of a Dog." According to the author, the question "what is a dog?" has been raised by the story. He describes Kafka's dog as a cynophobe for failing to live in harmony with his fellow dogs. He cites an episode in the story that references the human species, as well as the two sacred laws of the dog society. He contends that the story provides a sympathetic analysis of racism.

19. Racism revisited in new Bey play. [2001]

  • New York Amsterdam News. 7/12/2001-7/18/2001, Vol. 92 Issue 28, p25. 1/5p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Subjects
RACISM in literature
Abstract
Features the play 'The Way Out' starring Shiek Mahmud-Bey at the Chelsea Playhouse in New York, New York. Depiction of racism in the play; Portrayal of Mahmud-Bey as Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter; Duration of the play; Career background of Mahmud-Bey; Schedule of the performance.

20. Making Chastity Fun. Really. [2014]

  • V, Laura
  • Wall Street Journal (Online). 11/5/2014, p1. 1p.
Subjects
ETHICS in literature and RACISM in literature

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