Let us welcome Howard University’s esteemed professor and scholar of African-American literature Dana A. Williams! She is joined by Community Coordinator Annaya Baynes to discuss her newest book, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship. In this biography of the brilliant novelist and activist Toni Morrison, Dana recounts Morrison’s legacy, close mentorship, and tenure as an editor at Penguin Random House. Listen in to this rich conversation between the two HBCU graduates as they discuss how vital it is to honor Black storytelling, mentorship, and art now more than ever.
Speaking in First Draft is a production by Girls Write Now.
Host: Kathryn Destin
Producers: Kathryn Destin, Kenna McCaferty, and Vahni Kurra
Editors: Annaya Baynes, Kathryn Destin, Sally Familia, and Vahni Kurra
Music by Jaya Rao-Herel
