Kamala Harris’s favorite lit reveals a woman engaging in foundational exploration, especially regarding race and gender.
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Tag Archives: Song of Solomon
Harris’s Literary Favs Reveal a Vibrant Soul
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Use Lit to Combat Racism
My thoughts about a racial book burning at a southern college–and how literature can help.
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Comey vs. Trump, Two Alpha Dogs
James Comey is right to fight for American justice against Donald Trump but his male pride helped get Trump elected. Toni Morrison describes the dynamics in “Song of Solomon.”
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Surrendering to the Air
As I zip-lined in the Smokies, I thought of the concluding paragraph of Toni Morrison’s “Song of Solomon.”
Toni Morrison’s Caution about Black Anger
The killer of the Dallas policemen is not unlike Guitar in Toni Morrison’s “Song of Solomon.” Through Guitar, Morrison shows how black anger is corrupted by violence. She also shows, through the novel’s protagonist (Milkman), how black resolve is stronger than anger and can soar above the earth.
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Dante’s Love: Hot Coals Unconsumed
Solomon plays an important role in Dante’s “Paradiso” become he combines earthly sensuality and celestial wisdom. I find this to be a healthier vision than those who elevate the spirit over the body.