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Kaitlyn Greenidge writes, “We need more stories like Fannie’s — the triumph and good life of a lucky black woman in a deeply corrupt world.”
Kaitlyn Greenidge writes, “We need more stories like Fannie’s — the triumph and good life of a lucky black woman in a deeply corrupt world.”
Davis speaks with WBAI’s Harriette Cole about TWATFD and balancing memoir and social history.
For International Women’s Day, Davis, along with other women authors, shared her favorite book written by a woman — her literary idol.
Davis spoke with KBOO’s Black Book Talk about TWATFD and growing up unable to speak about her mother’s work. Black Book Talk is hosted by Patricia Welch, Emma Jackson Ford, and O.B. Hill.
Erica Ciccarone for the Nashville Scene writes “Davis’ account of her mother’s life and business is first and foremost a loving memoir.”
The Grio’s Dawn Baskerville calls TWATFD “a straight, no chaser view into the life of a Detroit numbers runner, as told in loving tribute by her devoted daughter.”
SUM, the CUNY online publication celebrating research, scholarship and creative work by CUNY professors, features Prof. Davis in its Feb. 28th issue.
Davis talks with WBGH’s Under The Radar’s Callie Crossley about TWATFD. The memoir is the March pick for Under The Radar’s book club, Bookmarked.