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I read, discuss, think about, and write about US literature from the long 19th Century, especially literature by and/or about black people.

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Sep 11, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William and Ellen Craft, Reading 3 (opens the original)

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    This week we are continuing our reading of Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William and Ellen Craft. And y’all, I was so excited by this reading. There were harrowing escapes and modern-day applications galore. And exciting for you - I learned more about Zoom clips! Huzzah! So instead of the 2-minute smash-up of pieces from my longer recording (which I still find hilarious), I’m giving you one clip that is 5 minutes long and actually makes sense by itself. If you’d like to hear the full r

  2. Issue · Sep 4, 2026

    Highlights from Reading 2 of Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William and Ellen Craft (opens the original)

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    This week I continued reading Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William and Ellen Craft. This week we learned about William’s background, and I threw in a little something-something about lit reviews for free. You’re welcome. :-)As always, for the full reading and full discussion, join us in the LELA House Community.Enjoy the highlight!<p class=

  3. Issue · Jul 31, 2026

    Highlights from Reading 1 of Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William and Ellen Craft (opens the original)

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    This week I started reading Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William and Ellen Craft. This is the true story of how William and Ellen Craft, a married enslaved couple, escaped to freedom. Their escape is daring, and the audacity to write about it shortly after they escaped is inspiring.As always, for the full reading and full discussion, join us in the Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey (SDJ) community.Enjoy the highlight!<div class="subscription-widget-wrap-

  4. Issue · Jul 24, 2026

    Reading Highlight of "Liberty for Slaves" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (opens the original)

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    Y’all, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper does not mince words. She strikes cleanly and every blow lands. See for yourself in this highlight of my reading of “Liberty for Slaves” by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.For the full reading and discussion, join us in Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey (SDJ).Thanks for reading Reading with Rosh

  5. Issue · Jul 17, 2026

    Reading Highlight of "We Are All Bound Up in This Together" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (opens the original)

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    This week’s reading is “We Are All Bound Up in This Together” by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Harper delivered this speech at the 1866 National Women’s Rights Convention and called everybody out on all of their hypocrisy. It was glorious.Enjoy the highlight video below, and for the full reading and discussion, join us in Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey (SDJ).<div

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