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This is the story of that year in which I worked with Nina-and how she set me on the path that would lead to my becoming a writer, earning a Ph.D. and teaching African American Literature as well as creative writing. It is Nina's story as well-of her journey from Tryon, North Carolina to Mount Vernon, New York, just down the road from Malcolm X's widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz.
Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr Betty Shabazz promoted her recently released young adult novel focusing on her mother's childhood "Betty Before X" , 2018) at a discussion sponsored by "IT'S LIT" - the lit literary initiative of the Westchester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Moderated by journalist and communications strategist, Chasity Cooper, the event took place at the Doles Center in Mount Vernon, NY.
... peanut butter and honey sandwiches all while sporting a dated and unflattering Afro and clothes. But the Mount Vernon, NY native says we're all a little like Roman. "It's not the worst thing in the world to put that same pair of socks on," ...
