[Interview of Dr. Kinitra Brooks, associate professor in English at Michigan State University].

Dr. Kinitra Brooks, the Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Chair in Literary Studies in the Department of English at Michigan State University, explains how her New Orleans roots affected her research and life, making her more interested in the supernatural. She shares her definition of Afrofuturism and...

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Other Authors: Brooks, Kinitra Dechaun (Interviewee), Baker, Holly (Graduate of University of Central Florida) (Interviewer)
Language:English
Series:Voices of the Black Imaginary.
Subjects:
Brooks, Kinitra Dechaun > Interviews.
Brooks, Kinitra Dechaun > Knowledge and learning.
Hurston, Zora Neale > Influence.
Michigan State University > Faculty > Interviews.
Afrofuturism.
Supernatural.
Feminism > Research.
Women, Black > Southern States.
Women > Caribbean Area.
New Orleans (La.)
Interviews.
Sound recordings.
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Interviews.
Sound recordings.
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Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (27 min., 9 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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Dr. Kinitra Brooks, the Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Chair in Literary Studies in the Department of English at Michigan State University, explains how her New Orleans roots affected her research and life, making her more interested in the supernatural. She shares her definition of Afrofuturism and discusses how Zora Neale Hurston's legacy showcases aspects of Afrofuturism before the term was officially coined. Dr. Brook introduces her latest work in the area of conjure feminism, a study exploring the various secrets of black southern and Caribbean women in terms of their spiritual work and practices. She speaks on how modern black women are looking to conjure women as a source of creative inspiration. Dr. Brooks is interviewed by Holly Baker.
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Electronic resource.
Part of the Voices of the Black Imaginary Collection.
Call Number:Voice 45465
Playing Time:00:27:09
Event Details:
Recorded 2020 January 29