C. D. White explores the foundations of Black Horror in American literature. From nonfiction horror rooted in surviving slavery to authors like Charles W. Chestnutt and contemporary author Tananrive Due, Black Horror is a genre where the monsters are human and they don't die easily. Also check out one of the FIRST all-black cast horror movies Ingagi, 1940. Thanks to @genesofhistory on Instagram.

Special recognition to Paul Robeson and his cover of the song "Deep River." Citation: http://thewakespace.com

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C. D. White teaches in literature and English Arts in the Metro Atlanta area.

In this episode C. D. offers Late Night with White's yearly Summer Escape recommendations. We live in interesting times and litheads will need to escape from the angst of modern life with literature and art. From podcasts to TV shows to hardcore literature, there's something for the literature lover in all of us.

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Corrections: I inadvertently referred to the Data over Dogma podcast as Dogma over Data. I hope Dan Beecher and Dan McClellan accept my sincere apology for the error.

This episode C. D. White explores the importance of community and how communal groups have shaped America in pursuit of her promises.