The Lit Society

The Lit Society Book Club is a group for book lovers interested in literary works pertaining to the experiences of people of color. Join us today! #LitSociety

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Hope y'all had a lit Memorial Day Weekend! Join us THURSDAY @ 12pm EST for a Twitter Q&A led by @stevozone4. #LitSociety

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Attention #LitSociety: we will not be meeting tomorrow! Enjoy your weekend, and stay tuned for our next book selection 🌟

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Let us know! #LitSociety

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"Love" by Toni Morrison ✨ #LitSociety

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Love by Toni Morrison ✨ | Be sure to cop your book today, and mark your calendars for our next gathering on July 30 7pm EST! #LitSociety

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Also, mark your calendar for our next gathering on July 30 @ 7pm EST #LitSociety

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We're still lit! This month's book selection is Love by Toni Morrison—go out & cop today! #LitSociety

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Hey #LitSociety—we will not be meeting this month! Keep reading The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao; be on the look out for July's book!

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✨ How are you enjoying The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao so far? #LitSociety

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It has come to our attention that some haven't been receiving our emails. If so, please follow the instructions below 👇🏽 #LitSociety

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Our book for this month is... THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO! Grab your copy today! #LitSociety

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Thanks to everyone who joined our first gathering today! Our book for June will THE BRIEF… https://t.co/4D69qiyaSr

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We're meeting right now for our first gathering — see your emails for dial-in info #LitSociety

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Thanks to all who joined us today for our Twitter Q&A! #LitSociety members: our first gathering is this Sunday @ 4pm EST—check your email.

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Q7. (Ness) Weighing the balance of preservation of culture & survival was a constant struggle. What would've been most important to you?

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Q6. Specifically regarding Margarie (descendent of Effia), how do you feel about the relationship dynamic b/w Africans & Black Americans?

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Q5. "Homegoing" showed institutionalized racism/white supremecy every step of the way. Do you think we still have a long way to go?

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Q4. How do you feel about some of the patriarchal/misogynistic themes? Although in the beginning it's more cultural/tradition.

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Q3. One could say most of the descendants of Esi, and including Esi herself, were simply victims of circumstances. Would you agree?