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Jovonna's avatar

Essential guide!

I think Dorothy West lived in both the South End and Brookline during childhood. Not sure the exact homes, but a visit to the South End would be special. Poet Jewelle Gomez grew up there and has a few poems that touch on the neighborhood in the 50s/60s. Two Black women’s clubs have South End brownstones where they hosted famous writers, artists, and lecturers.

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Austin Channing Brown's avatar

This is so fun to think about but also- you saw Toni Morrison and June Jordan together!?! *swoon*

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Sherisa de Groot's avatar

I love the idea of a Black literary tour through MA. Wish I had that on my visits in my 20s.

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Autumn Morrison's avatar

Thank you! June Jordan, yes!

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Sydney Love's avatar

I wish I had this list when I visited Boston earlier this summer. Next time!

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