The New York Times on Nostr: Some Consider Being Biracial a ‘Predicament.’ Danzy Senna Thinks It’s ...
Some Consider Being Biracial a ‘Predicament.’ Danzy Senna Thinks It’s Hilarious.
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Danzy Senna, a mixed-race novelist, satirizes biracial experiences in her new book 'Colored Television'; the novel critiques Hollywood, academia, and the tragic mulatto trope; Senna's debut novel 'Caucasia' was published in 1998; she predicts the 'Mulatto Millennium' in a 1998 essay; 'Colored Television' follows Jane Gibson, a biracial novelist in Los Angeles; the book explores themes of identity, tokenism, and self-exploitation; Senna's parents were among the first interracial couples to marry legally in the U.S.; she emphasizes the importance of humor in addressing race; Senna lives in Pasadena with her husband, novelist Percival Everett, and their two sons; the book is set to release on September 5, 2024.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/books/danzy-senna-colored-television.html
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Danzy Senna, a mixed-race novelist, satirizes biracial experiences in her new book 'Colored Television'; the novel critiques Hollywood, academia, and the tragic mulatto trope; Senna's debut novel 'Caucasia' was published in 1998; she predicts the 'Mulatto Millennium' in a 1998 essay; 'Colored Television' follows Jane Gibson, a biracial novelist in Los Angeles; the book explores themes of identity, tokenism, and self-exploitation; Senna's parents were among the first interracial couples to marry legally in the U.S.; she emphasizes the importance of humor in addressing race; Senna lives in Pasadena with her husband, novelist Percival Everett, and their two sons; the book is set to release on September 5, 2024.
#DanzySenna #Biracial #Humor #Satire #Identity #Novel #ColoredTelevision #Caucasia #Hollywood #Race
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/books/danzy-senna-colored-television.html