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Black Literate Lives offers an innovative approach to understanding
the complex and multi-dimensional perspectives of Black literate
lives in the United States. Author Maisha Fisher reinterprets
historiographies of Black self-determination and self-reliance to
powerfully interrupt stereotypes of African-American literacy
practices. The book expands the standard definitions of literacy
practices to demonstrate the ways in which 'minority' groups keep
their cultures and practices alive in the face of oppression, both
inside and outside of schools. This important addition to critical
literacy studies: -Demonstrates the relationship of an expanded
definition of literacy to self-determination and empowerment
-Exposes unexpected sources of Black literate traditions of popular
culture and memory -Reveals how spoken word poetry, open mic
events, and everyday cultural performances are vital to an
understanding of Black literacy in the 21st century By centering
the voices of students, activists, and community members whose
creative labors past and present continue the long tradition of
creating cultural forms that restore collective, Black Literate
Lives ultimately uncovers memory while illuminating the literate
and literary contributions of Black people in America.
Black Literate Lives offers an innovative approach to understanding
the complex and multi-dimensional perspectives of Black literate
lives in the United States. Author Maisha Fisher reinterprets
historiographies of Black self-determination and self-reliance to
powerfully interrupt stereotypes of African-American literacy
practices. The book expands the standard definitions of literacy
practices to demonstrate the ways in which 'minority' groups keep
their cultures and practices alive in the face of oppression, both
inside and outside of schools. This important addition to critical
literacy studies: -Demonstrates the relationship of an expanded
definition of literacy to self-determination and empowerment
-Exposes unexpected sources of Black literate traditions of popular
culture and memory -Reveals how spoken word poetry, open mic
events, and everyday cultural performances are vital to an
understanding of Black literacy in the 21st century By centering
the voices of students, activists, and community members whose
creative labors past and present continue the long tradition of
creating cultural forms that restore collective, Black Literate
Lives ultimately uncovers memory while illuminating the literate
and literary contributions of Black people in America.
This dynamic book examines how literacy learning can be expanded
and redefined using the medium of spoken word poetry. The author
tells the story of a passionate Language Arts teacher and his work
with "The Power Writers", an after-school writing community of
Latino and African American students. Featuring rich portraits of
literacy in action, this book introduces teaching practices for
fostering peer support, generating new vocabulary, discussing
issues of Standard American English, and using personal experiences
as literary inspiration.
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