Remarkable Receptions
A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels, artistic productions, and more.
Remarkable Receptions
Latest Episodes
Forgotten Readers -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on the often-overlooked identity of collegiate Black men as readers, highlighting their engagement with African American literature and their vital place in reading culture.Written by Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassandra...
Toni Morrison and the 1970s -- ep. by Elizabeth Cali
A brief take on Toni Morrison’s transformative work in the 1970s, revealing how her simultaneous roles as editor and novelist reshaped the literary landscape by elevating Black writers, amplifying new voices, and producing several of her own la...
Why Read Edward P. Jones Right Now -- ep. by Kenton Rambsy
A brief take on Edward P. Jones’s vivid portrayals of Washington, D.C., revealing the city’s complexity, resilience, and humanity beyond the caricatures found in politics and media.Written by Kenton RambsyRead by Kassandra Timm
Seeing Nigerian Writers -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on how perspective shapes categorization in Nigerian literature, tracing shifting views from Igbo and Yoruba writers to global recognition of figures like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.Written by Howard Rambsy IIRead by Ka...
Novelizing Black Panther -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II
A brief take on the expanding world of Black Panther novelizations, tracing how writers from Jesse J. Holland to Sheree Renée Thomas extend Wakanda’s remarkable literary legacy.Written by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra Ti...