David Mura

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

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

I can't believe it's finally here! You can now purchase and read your copy of "The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives."

Start reading here:
https://t.co/agFreNWzGW

@UMinnPress #BookLaunch #NewBooks

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

In my life I have experienced many things that have made me who I am & have become. This is the perspective I give and the story that I live. I want to talk about the hard stuff in a way that brings truth to the surface no matter how hard.
#davidmuraauthor #exitmisssaigon

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

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.
https://t.co/24u0w9VCBV

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

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.
https://t.co/LjpEQBEj9z

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

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:
https://t.co/wTQw66Q3p5

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

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. https://t.co/1jWaz8loP6

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See this Instagram post by @theatermu https://t.co/15yXm8Zbgz

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

Reading at Theater Mu, Sunday, Nov. 2, 3pm with Traci Kato Kiriyama and Bao Phi @theatermu https://t.co/15yXm8Zbgz

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

The audio version of The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself is now available at a 60% discount until Feb. 10, 2025.

https://t.co/YkF0XVx4Xz

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

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.

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

See this Instagram video excerpt from my book The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself posted on @everydayisjuneteenth https://t.co/gvhFi4hWYt

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@PaisleyRekdal Congrats Paisley 👏

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

Thanks to everydayisjunteenth for posting this clip of me reading from The Stories Whitness Tells Itself. See this Instagram video by @everydayisjuneteenth https://t.co/kTx5I1SHYp

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

Feb. 13, 7pm at Magers&Quinn Bookstore, Mspl: Myself, Carolyn Holbrook, Ebony Jones & Shannon Gibney on African American History:
https://t.co/dsgVsmj6Td

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

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"

https://t.co/obKnW9fO5u

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

@chillsatwillpo1 Yes. Other Roth I'd recommend: The Ghost Writer, The Human Stain & The Counterlife.

[David Mura @MuraDavid]

I'll be doing a panel & reading on Nov. 2 and a class on 3 for the Grand Marais Arts Council literary festival. See this Instagram post by @gmartcolony https://t.co/MgaQvV6euv

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Episode 206 with @MuraDavid is now up!

Check out these exciting upcoming episodes, including @ChrisLTerry becoming the podcast's first two-time guest!

He joins his co-editor James Spooner in conversation in November.

Listen to the podcast: https://t.co/BquYoD4A37

[chillsatwillpodcast @chillsatwillpo1]

For @StarTribune, @BerryFLW reviewed Episode 206 guest @MuraDavid The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself.

Read: https://t.co/CugnMF9DvK

Listen to episode: https://t.co/nYlp1uUDGC

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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: https://t.co/YQaoQ0V9jQ

[chillsatwillpodcast @chillsatwillpo1]

In this Episode 206 clip, ⁦@MuraDavid⁩ emphasizes the ways in which the great James Baldwin saw racism not just as "political," but as a moral/spiritual deficiency.

Listen: https://t.co/YQaoQ0V9jQ

Buy book from ⁦@UMinnPress⁩: https://t.co/UpTZZnzTtq