Honey, Hush! : An Anthology of African American Women’s Humor

$37.50

Celebrate the vibrant humor and resilience of African American women with this bold anthology curated by Daryl Cumber Dance. Described as “breathtakingly broad and deep” by the Miami Herald, this collection features a rich tapestry of voices through autobiographies, essays, poems, and more. Explore themes of love, civil rights, and motherly wisdom, all infused with the eloquent wit and laughter that define the African American experience. A dazzling tribute to the depth of black women’s souls, this anthology is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the power of humor in storytelling.

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The vibrant humor of African American women is celebrated in this bold and unique collection that the Miami Herald describes as “breathtakingly broad and deep.” In this “dazzling anthology” (Publishers Weekly), Daryl Cumber Dance has collected the often hard hitting, sometimes risqu , always dramatic humor that arises from the depth of black women’s souls and the breadth of their lives. The eloquent wit and laughter of African American women are presented here in all their written and spoken manifestations: autobiographies, novels, essays, poems, speeches, comic routines, proverbial sayings, cartoons, mimeographed sheets, and folk tales. The chapters proceed thematically, covering the church, love, civil rights, motherly advice, and much more.