Adrienne Rich’s Solitude from Boston Review. Critics tend to discount Rich’s later poems, fundamentally misunderstanding how they engage her radical vision of community.
New book brings Nellie McKay out of the shadows
The late UW–Madison professor’s groundbreaking work illuminated literature by Black women, but her own life was largely private.
May 3, 2021 7:00 AM Doug Moe
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New book Half in Shadow reveals the life and legacy of former UW–Madison professor Nellie McKay.
Nellie McKay spent much of her distinguished career at the University of Wisconsin–Madison charting and celebrating African American literature, in particular the work of African American women.
When McKay died, in 2006, a UW–Madison colleague, Craig Werner, told the New York Times that McKay “was the central figure in the establishing of Black women’s studies as a presence in academic and intellectual life.”
Jan. 2
More than 100 Blue Mountain High School students showed off their employability skills and perfected their interview techniques during mock interviews.
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Pine Grove members of the Allen Rogowicz Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame were recognized during the boys basketball game on Dec. 20. Recognized were Pam Driesbach Ryan, Bob Becker, Scott Dimon, George Broomer, Craig Werner, Sally Emerich Burke, George Hikes and Terry Ditzler.
Tree stand falls appear to be on the rise and of concern to officials across the county.
Jan. 9
D.G. Yuengling & Sons has partnered with the American Eagle Foundation helping to expand programs to preserve and strengthen eagle populations.