A Blues Book for Blue Black Magical Women by Sonia Sanchez
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Book Title
A Blues Book for Blue Black Magical Women by Sonia Sanchez
Author
Sonia Sanchez
Lifespan
1934-present
Author Biography
Sonia Sanchez, hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, underwent a challenging upbringing marked by early loss and a nomadic lifestyle. After finding refuge in literature and writing, she pursued higher education and achieved a BA in political science from Hunter College. As an influential figure in the civil rights movement, Sanchez played an instrumental role in advancing black studies within academia and taught at various prestigious institutions. Recognized for her impactful poetry collections, activism for racial and gender equality, and contributions to theater, Sanchez continues to be celebrated as a prominent voice in American literature and social justice.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1974
Original Publication
A Blues Book for Blue Black Magical Women. Detroit, MI; Broadside Press, 1974.
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Citation
Sanchez, Sonia, “A Blues Book for Blue Black Magical Women by Sonia Sanchez,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8752.