I was raised by my brother Z in Brooklyn.
Who is Carmen.
This book was written by Toni Morrison in 1970
What is "The Bluest Eye"
"You haven't booked any more last minute appearances for me, have you?"
Who is Jewell.
Carmen, Jewell, and Regina met in the year...
What is 1982
2005
My eldest brother graduated from Howard. Who am I?
Who is Regina?
The Color Purple was published in this year.
1982
"It's hard to even imagine, but when I first met Jewell, back in college, I couldn't stand her..."
Who is Carmen.
This school is where Carmen, Jewell, and Regina attended met
What is Columbia University
This author of Better Than I Know Myself attend Fisk University.
Who is Virginia Deberry.
I played a character on TV show during my youth.
Who is Jewell.
This author wrote a Harlem Renaissance classic that was turned into a film starring Halle Berry in 2005. (Name the Author and Book)
Who is Zora Neale Hurston and What is "Their Eyes Were Watching God".
"You know that screenplay I read? I really liked it. Not that I know how they're supposed to be, but it's about this woman named Bessie Coleman..."
Who is Carmen.
In February 1979 why did Jewell's mother take her out of school?
Because Jewell became pregnant.
This book by Deberry and Grant is about a divorced mother names Tee as she faces the financial and personal crises.
What is "What Doesn't Kill you?"
I was engaged to Jewell but, it didn't work out.
Dwight
The scientific term HeLa was named after an African-American mother who died of cervical cancer in the 1950s. This book published in 2010 tells her story.
What is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
"Don't be unmanageable, darling. W have to keep your name out there."
Who is Vivian.
This character recovered from a drug and alcohol addiction.
Who is Regina.
In 1997 Deberry and Grant published their first book together. What is the title of this book?
What is "Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made"
I was diagnosed with a tumor during my pregnancy.
Who is Carmen Webb.
This book award is given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. (Bonus for naming the year it was first awarded)
What is the Coretta Scott King Award. (1970)
"I know you're Regina and Carmen-- though I don't know which is which."
In what year did Carmen become engaged to her future husband Malcolm.
What is 1996.
Virginia Deberry and Donna Grant first met while pursuing this type of career.