Born March 24, 1896, John Mason Brewer was an African American folklorist, scholar, teacher, and author. He was a pioneer in the field of folklore and most of his folklore was centered around Texas.
365 Black Books Toni Cade Bambara Wednesday
Born March 25, 1939, Toni Cade Bambara was a writer, teacher, and activist. She passed away in 1995. Here are some of her notable works:
365 Black Books: Mary Helen Washington Tuesday
Born January 21, Mary Helen Washington is an African American literary scholar who is the author of numerous books on the African-American female experience.
Her most notable books are can be found here:
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