The Passing of Professor Leslie Brown
Leslie Brown died of leukemia in Boston on August 5 surrounded by loving friends and her long term partner Annie
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Leslie Brown
“Womanish is the Perfect Description for Me”: Remembering Leslie Brown
Womanist: 1. From womanish. (Opp. of “girlish,” i.e. frivolous, irresponsible, not serious.) A black feminist or feminist of color. From the black folk
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“Stalwart Presence for a Generation at Williams College”: Remembering Leslie Brown
It should go without saying, but I miss Leslie Brown. What she did for an entire generation of scholars can
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“Griot of Times Past, Documenter of Stories”: Remembering Leslie Brown
The last time I spoke to Professor Leslie Brown was in May of this year. I was preparing to graduate
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“A Soothing Balm to My Soul”: Remembering Leslie Brown
In April 2016, towards the end of my first year on the tenure track, I met Leslie Brown. I remember
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