Black writers have long used science fiction, fantasy, & horror to dramatize the terrors of racism.
- Urban Grants 4 Us
- Oct 31, 2023
- 1 min read
Six Books That Will Scare You - And Make You Think!
In 1920, W. E. B. Du Bois published Darkwater: Voices From Within the Veil, a collection of essays, spirituals, and poems that channel his anger toward what he calls the “great, red monster of cruel oppression.” The Atlantic, By Hannah Giorgis, October 30, 2023
Horror books and movies and the real-life horrors of racism that they depict
By Kevin Chang Barnum, Wayne Edwards, Khalilah Brown-Dean, Meg Dalton, Catie Talarski Published October 25, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT
"Night of the Living Dead" was the classic of its time...still reigns among the best...The late Duane Jones has still not received his just due. The emergence of another classic, different genre, "Losing Ground" affords another generation an opportunity to see more of his work and range. Appreciate the contributors to this story.