Jennifer BakerinZORAZora Neale Hurston Protected Black StoriesAs a new collection of her short fiction reminds us, she gave honor to the mundaneness and magic of rural, Southern Black peopleJan 15, 20203Jan 15, 20203
Jennifer BakerinZORAThe Major Built-In Bias of the Publishing WorldA look at how Black women are faringJan 8, 20204Jan 8, 20204
Jennifer BakerThe Dangers of the Rumor Mill and Hearsay (for Marginalized Folk)A decade or so ago, when I was in my mid-twenties, I volunteered to teach ESL to senior citizens in Chinatown. At one point others decided…Jun 7, 20171Jun 7, 20171
Jennifer BakerDoes (White) Privilege Need to Be Presented on The Page When it Comes to Contemporary Literature?A friend handed me the new memoir The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy saying she thought I might like it. I had highly suggested Melissa…May 14, 2017May 14, 2017
Jennifer BakerThe Politics of “Nice” as a Black Woman, Doing Advocacy Work, in a Social Justice-y ArenaI was telling a podcast guest this just yesterday: There’s very little that I won’t say to someone’s face. This is a positive and a…May 11, 2017May 11, 2017
Jennifer BakerRead the Fine Print: The Pawnee Treaty, Perception, and Questioning Rather Than Accepting…Yesterday, on an uncharacteristically pleasant day since I arrived in Nebraska, I decided to go to the local park. Going further I figured…May 4, 2017May 4, 2017
Jennifer BakerThe “I Don’t Know Her” Conundrum: Online ‘Friending’ in the Time of Trump & White FragilityMore than 80 people are “pending” in my Facebook friend request queue. The avatars of people I may have met, but for the most part have…Mar 23, 2017Mar 23, 2017
Jennifer BakerAmerica, You Broke My HeartI know I don’t need to go into the specifics of this year’s presidential election. We all watched it and felt it in various ways. But the…Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
Jennifer BakerinThe BillfoldMost Authors Don’t Make Money From Writing AloneMany pursue other avenues of financial support when it comes to a decline in revenue from writing.Oct 14, 20165Oct 14, 20165