The Repair of the Black Family Anthology: A Literary History of Black Family Trauma and Healing

Origins

The Repair of the Black Family Anthology was conceived by editor Darlene Clark Hine in the late 1990s. Hine is a renowned historian and scholar of African American history, and she was inspired to create the anthology after years of research on the Black family. She believed that there was a need for a comprehensive collection of essays that would explore the history of Black family trauma and healing.

Repair of The Black Family Anthology: To Repair The Black Family Is To Repair Humanity

by Rosemary Agonito

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11201 KB
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Print length	:	241 pages
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Hine assembled a team of leading scholars and writers to contribute to the anthology. The contributors include:

• bell hooks
• Patricia Hill Collins
• Michael Eric Dyson
• Henry Louis Gates Jr.
• Cornel West

Major Themes

The Repair of the Black Family Anthology addresses a wide range of topics related to Black family trauma and healing. The essays in the anthology explore the following major themes:

• The history of slavery and its impact on the Black family
• The role of racism in perpetuating Black family trauma
• The resilience of the Black family in the face of adversity
• The importance of community and extended family in Black family healing
• The role of Black women in the Black family
• The challenges and triumphs of Black fatherhood

Strengths and Weaknesses

The Repair of the Black Family Anthology is a valuable contribution to the study of Black family life. The anthology provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Black family trauma and healing, and it offers a variety of perspectives on the topic. The essays in the anthology are well-written and engaging, and they provide a wealth of information and insight.

However, the anthology has some weaknesses. First, the anthology is heavily focused on the experiences of Black families in the United States. This focus is understandable, given the history of slavery and racism in the United States. However, it would have been helpful if the anthology had included more essays on the experiences of Black families in other countries.

Second, the anthology does not include any essays on the experiences of LGBTQ Black families. This is a significant omission, as LGBTQ Black families face unique challenges and experiences. It would have been helpful if the anthology had included at least one essay on this topic.

The Repair of the Black Family Anthology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Black family trauma and healing. The anthology provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, and it offers a variety of perspectives on the challenges and triumphs of Black family life. Despite its weaknesses, the anthology is a valuable contribution to the field of Black studies.

Repair of The Black Family Anthology: To Repair The Black Family Is To Repair Humanity

by Rosemary Agonito

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11201 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	241 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE