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Black in Blues
How a Color Tells the Story of My People
Book • 2025
In this book, Imani Perry explores the intricate relationship between the color blue and Blackness, delving into historical, cultural, and personal aspects.
She examines the dyed indigo cloths of West Africa, the characterization of dark-skinned people as 'Blue Black,' the American art form of blues music, and her own personal experiences.
The book is a poignant, spellbinding, and original examination of race and Blackness that transcends politics or ideology.
She examines the dyed indigo cloths of West Africa, the characterization of dark-skinned people as 'Blue Black,' the American art form of blues music, and her own personal experiences.
The book is a poignant, spellbinding, and original examination of race and Blackness that transcends politics or ideology.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Tonya Mosley as Perry's new book exploring the history and symbolism of the color blue in relation to Black history and culture.
Tonya Mosley as Perry's new book exploring the history and symbolism of the color blue in relation to Black history and culture.
What The Color Blue Tells About Black History
Recommended by Saeed Jones as an example of how poetry can be found in prose, highlighting the book's exploration of Black people's relationship with the color blue.
Modern Scriptures at On Air Fest
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Terry Gross as an upcoming guest, discussing her new book on the intersection of race and music.
Terry Gross as an upcoming guest, discussing her new book on the intersection of race and music. Questlove Digs Into 50 years Of 'SNL' Musical Hits (And Misses)
Recommended by Nahlah Ayed as a book that unpacks the deep connection between Black people and the color blue.
Black history, vividly told through the colour blue
Mentioned by Mina Kim as the author's new book, exploring the significance of the color blue in Black American history and culture.
Imani Perry Finds Blue in the Black American Experience
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Traci Thomas as an anticipated 2025 read; a book exploring Black history through the lens of the color blue.
Traci Thomas as an anticipated 2025 read; a book exploring Black history through the lens of the color blue.
Quick Reading Hacks + Book Recommendations (with Traci Thomas)
Mentioned by Krys Boyd as the author's newest book, discussing the significance of the color blue in Black identity and culture.
The beauty of the color blue in Black culture
