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“American means white, and Africanist people struggle to make the term applicable to themselves with ethnicity and hyphen after hyphen after hyphen.”

Quote by Toni Morrison

Book:Playing in the Dark

Work

Playing in the Dark

This work delves into the complexities of African American literature, analyzing how it has been represented and received within the broader literary context. more

Author

Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more

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