Grade(s): 11
Subject(s): English Language Arts
Year: 2023
Lesson
This lesson explores how Toni Morrison and hip hop artists use narrative techniques and cultural references to depict the realities of Black life, resistance, and identity formation.
Video
Dr. Nancy Tolson examines the symbolism of Toni Morrison's "marigolds" and discusses how South Carolina has been fertile ground for more marigolds to bloom, including works from Jacqueline Woodson and...
Video
Explore connections between the literary works of Toni Morrison and themes in hip-hop culture. Dr. Toby Jenkins discusses how both Morrison’s narratives and hip-hop reflect social realities...