ONLINE CLASS: Spotlight: Brit Bennett's The Vanishing Half (20122)
Two Mondays: November 23, 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In the age of Black Lives Matter, Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half compels us to probe narratives about racial and gender identity that we inherit, internalize and pass down to future generations. Join us for this spotlight to discuss how the novel is part of a centuries-long lineage of American literature about the act of passing and its psychological consequences. Two Mondays: November 23, 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Online Class.
Required Text:
The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett
Suggested Texts:
The House Behind the Cedars, Charles W Chestnut
Light in August, William Faulkner
Kimberly Clarke is a writer, independent scholar and educator based in Alexandria, Virginia where she pursues her research interests in 19th century Transatlantic studies, Classical studies, and Caribbean Literature. She is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education sector. Dr. Clarke has over a decade of experience engaging in outreach programs and initiatives that pursue cross-cultural partnerships with diverse populations.
REFUND POLICY: Please note that we can issue class refunds up until seven (7) days before the first class session.
