Impermanent Blackness

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Focusing on the period from the 1910s to the 1960s, Korey Garibaldi examines the intricate dynamics of interracial collaborations in American publishing. The book highlights how Black authors and white allies worked together to challenge stereotypes and promote racial pluralism, particularly during the mainstream success of African American literature in the mid-20th century. It also addresses the tensions between different literary movements and the lasting impact of the Civil Rights era, revealing the complexities of a once-celebrated literary culture now often overlooked.