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David Mura

@MuraDavid

Writer. The Stories Whiteness Tell Itself; A Stranger's Journey: Race, Identity & Narrative Craft in Writing; Turning Japanese, The Last Incantations

Minneapolis, MN Katılım Ocak 2014
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Prof. Randal Jelks will present his new book, My America: Langston Hughes on Democracy, where he explores the artistic and political aspects of Hughes' life and works. Thurs. Apr 2, 6pm, Strive Bookstore, 825 Nicolett Mall, Mpls. strivepubandco.com/events/2026/4/…
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RB media is offering 50% off on the audio book of my The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives. This book critiques the distortions of white narratives of our history in contrast to the truths of Black narratives. audiobooks.com/promotions/pro…
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I was interviewed by PEN English and Peter Owonko on his podcast for my book, The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives. Here's the link: youtube.com/watch?v=TAr4uh…
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50% OFF The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives. The importance of Black narratives about our history is crucial in this time when BIPOC narratives are being erased and banned. audiobooks.com/promotions/pro…
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I’m thrilled to be a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow in General Nonfiction. My application was based on my recent The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives. My proposal: a memoir exploring the recent passing of my parents & their lives.
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In its Best of MN 2023, Minnesota Monthly chose The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself as the Best Nonfiction Book--"a tough but necessary read for anyone who opposes racial oppression" minnesotamonthly.com/arts-entertain…
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@chillsatwillpo1 Yes. Other Roth I'd recommend: The Ghost Writer, The Human Stain & The Counterlife.
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What does everyone think? Is this a good pick for first Roth read?
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In this Episode 206 clip, ⁦@MuraDavid⁩ talks about the ways in which white American leaders have been lionized despite recorded racism, and the ways in which Black Americans thoughts have been discounted and devalued. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
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