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Black History Month: Gloria Naylor

February 3, 2021 by tamaratattles 14 Comments

Sorry, I promise I will stop until tomorrow. I just have so many people I want to talk about and sadly, this one is actually Black History. I hosted Gloria Naylor as a guest speaker at a college I worked for. I’m not even sure where I was even working at the time. I used to be a reading specialist at several colleges. I remember hearing that she was A LOT from the guy that picked her up from the airport. She was TOUGH.

I was once again starstruck. I am way more into authors than movie stars. She. was. a. presence.  Again, I had read all her books. Linden Hills, The Women of Brewster Place,  Bailey’s Cafe, Mama Day… And I had them all with me when I met her. I took a whole entire pile of books up to ask her to sign. I don’t remember why but I was onstage. I don’t think I introduced her, but I was definitely on stage with her when I asked her to sign. She told me that she only signed for children. BUT, since I was a professor, she would. She was a bit arrogant and intimidating. But apparently, she liked me and my paperback books. (Hey professors don’t all make a lot of money!) She signed them all.  I got lucky.

Ain’t that the truth…

All of her books are about the strength of women. I strongly recommend that you check them out. She was from what I observed a very strong woman in a time that women were not seen in that way. I remember mostly that something went on with her car ride to the college. She was irritated about something. I forget the whole story. But there was some sort of “don’t piss her off vibe” involved. So me sauntering up with multiple books I wanted her to sign was not wise. lol. I think my sheer audacity is why she agreed to do it.

Okay, now we have me caught up to the third. I will really have to try hard to narrow it down to only 25 more.  Okay, I am all caught up now. I have 25 more days to honor someone who is important to me. It’s going to be hard to narrow it down. Thanks for reading.

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  1. Ingrid says

    February 3, 2021 at 8:24 am

    that’s a wonderful story, thank you for sharing it. I am looking forward to the new entries

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  2. Gigi says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:16 am

    Ya know, if you think about it, nobody knows anyone’s past and what made them who they are! Think about what she went through in her life? I mean, you can only really write about what you know…. She was a trailblazer!

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  3. luluhere says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:27 am

    going to check her out, maybe bailey’s cafe

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  4. Dasjj says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:30 am

    Those are wonderful titles. The women of Brewster place was made into a really good movie. Happy Black History Month!

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  5. Staceychris says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:49 am

    Pretty sure I’ve read the women of Brewster Place but it’s been more than a minute lol

    Love these posts and I for one don’t care if it’s more than one a day it’s incredibly interesting to read them all!

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  6. Terri says

    February 3, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    I’ve read her books over the years. They were among my favorites but I passed them along to friends I thought would appreciate them. You’re so lucky to have met her.

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  7. Livingoncrazy says

    February 3, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    What a coincidence today! Last night I watched Women of Brewster Place on tv and spent this morning reading her bio! It was sad to me that the themes are still so relevant in 2021.
    I read both the Women and Men and Baileys Cafe sort of rings a bell but I don’t think I read Linden Place…I’ll have to check my library.
    That’s so cool you got to meet her-great story.

    PS I totally forgot my beloved Leon was in it. I’m happy to report he was hot as ever but I think I like him a little older.

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  8. CandyF says

    February 3, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    This is so awesome 🤩. I totally would have done the same thing. That you for sharing these stories.

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  9. isaiit says

    February 3, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    Please don’t stop. I love the last 3 post!

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  10. Riley says

    February 3, 2021 at 6:33 pm

    Thanks for this Tamara! I’m looking forward to reading more of these.

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  11. Rmicu says

    February 3, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    Thank you. These posts are great.

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  12. Bushwick says

    February 4, 2021 at 9:40 am

    I’m a huge fan of hers. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Shellz says

    February 4, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    Thank you for this TT ….this is awesome!

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  14. Misa says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    So pleased you shared this story about Ms.Nailor.I’m always happy to meet people who love to read so we can discuss. I find that as I get older there are fewer people to share my love of books. Right now there is one friend.
    We argue over Toni Morrison; I adore her writing an my friend hates it. Im rereading Tar Baby after forty years.Looking forward to all your offerings for the month. Thanks! Much appreciated.

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