Walker, Jerald
Magically Black and Other Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9780063161078
- author:
- Walker, Jerald
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Amistad Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 12.7 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Magically Black and Other Essays is a thought-provoking collection that explores the complexities of Black American life through candor and humor. Jerald Walker, author of How to Make a Slave and Other Essays, examines topics such as incarceration, gentrification, and the rise of the MAGA movement from various Black perspectives.
Through essays that blend personal revelation with cultural critique, Walker sheds light on the inherent complexities of these issues, offering a bracing and often humorous examination of Black American culture. The book's overarching theme is reflected in its titular essay, which examines the culture of heroic action African Americans created in response to their enslavement and oppression.
With elegance and insight, Walker approaches these topics through his own experiences as a husband, father, teacher, and writer, offering a nuanced understanding of the Black American experience. This collection is a valuable contribution to ongoing conversations about identity, culture, and social justice.
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