Monthly Archives: March 2012

Hello IYBC, In the beginning chapters Megan gives birth to Carrie who was born with brown skin because her grandmother had brown skin. Megan had fair white skin, so of course this was a issue when Carrie was born. It took her … Continue reading →

Hello IYBC, The characters in the novel “Reaching Back” have an extreme case of denial. What is interesting is that they don’t consider themselves black in color or race.  They just seem to exist in the parallels of their mind. … Continue reading →

Hello IYBC, I have just completed reading Reaching Back by Nea Anna Simone and if you want Drama and secrets, this is the book for you.  This novel is about  four generations of women and their struggles with their color, that … Continue reading →

Hello IYBC, “Reaching Back” by Nea Anna Simone is an eye opener” I am on chapter 5, I am just amazed in how color in our own race is still an issue, what I like about this novel is that it … Continue reading →

Hello IYBC, Please show your support on 19 April 2012 6:30 pm 3rd floor The Augusta Richmond County Public Library 823 Telfair St. Augusta GA 30906,   Rene Coleman is our facilitator. She will present the novel Reaching Back, by Nea … Continue reading →

I would like to thank you all for a wonderful turn out last night for the discussion of Professor Banks’ “Is Marriage for White People.”    And a special thanks to you Professor Banks for taking time out of your … Continue reading →

Hello IYBC, I have completed reading “Is Marriage For White People” In all honesty I must commend Mr. Banks for addressing such a controversial topic. I have throughly enjoyed the read. The flow of the book is very interesting, he … Continue reading →

There is a small part in Ch. 5 that speaks of a woman wearing her ring even when it was too small just so she would not be stereotyped as the “poor black single mother” taking advantage of government assistance.   … Continue reading →

The discussion of interracial relationships in my book, Is Marriage for White People?, should not be as controversial as it is. The core question is a simple one: should black women be able, without guilt or criticism, to exercise the … Continue reading →