Screenshot of my post about Black in Blues, Imani Perry with images of the cover art, as well as art installations referenced in the book.

@crystalndunivant.bsky.social

I finally got a chance to listen to #BlackInBlues …finished a few days ago and this book still has a major grip on me. I am so glad I saw it posted here. Thank you!

Book by Imani Perry South to America Black in Blues

Book by Imani Perry South to America Black in Blues

Black in Blues by Imani Perry... South to America. #read #fvrl #blackinblues #imaniperry

Highly recommend this thoughtful, poetic, historical book “Black in Blues” by @imaniperry.bsky.social . #blackexcellence #booksky #blackauthors #blackinblues #imaniperry #books #reading #blackhistory

'Black in Blues' explores the rich history of the color blue in Black culture Imani Perry's new collection of essays, "Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People," explores how the color blue has been intertwined with Black history over centuries.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Harvard professor and MacArthur recipient Imani Perry about her new collection of essays, "Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People."
#BlackinBlues #hereandnownpr #ImananiPerry #wbur

Colorism is alive and well in the Tejano community. I got a complex about it as a kid and everything.

#wnyc #getlit #blackinblues

Josie West reads "Water" to Chelsea Littlechap during Black History Month in the Valley of the Dolls. #water #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #1619project #uncletomscabin #thenewjimcrow #themythofthenegropast #blackinblues #werefuse #civilrights #equality

My sister took this photo of @imaniperry.bsky.social at her event yesterday at The Carter Center in Atlanta She was interviewed by Rose Scott. #blackinblues

Happy Black History Month from the Valley of the Dolls! #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #the1619project #1619project #uncletomscabin #thenewjimcrow #themythofthenegropast #blackinblues #werefuse #smoketown #blackafhistory #civilrights #equality

Happy Black History Month from the Valley of the Dolls! #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #the1619project #1619project #uncletomscabin #thenewjimcrow #themythofthenegropast #blackinblues #werefuse #smoketown #blackafhistory #civilrights #equality

Got my own copy of @imaniperry.bsky.social’s #BlackInBlues. Excited to hear from her tonight in Philadelphia!

#ImaniPerry #supportblackauthors #BlackInBlues