Whose Stories? Exploring the Federal Writers’ Project in The People’s Recorder
Our team creating The People’s Recorder, the podcast about the Federal Writers’ Project, has been busy.
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Q&A with Madam Mayo on Cork Wars
It’s a pleasure talking with international author C.M. Mayo for the Madam Mayo blog about Cork Wars. She brings a keen writerly eye to all… Read More »Q&A with Madam Mayo on Cork Wars
Richard Wright Honored by Former Employer
In a long-0verdue acknowledgement of a native son, last week the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a stamp honoring Richard Wright. One of the better stories… Read More »Richard Wright Honored by Former Employer
Personal Efforts for Democracy
In an article about life in China today you wouldn’t expect to find a reminder of 1930s America and the Writers’ Project, but yesterday’s New… Read More »Personal Efforts for Democracy
Introducing Soul of a People
Soul of a People, my book about the Federal Writers’ Project, is out and I’m happy that it’s sparking dialogue about that episode and the… Read More »Introducing Soul of a People