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Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man,’ Banned by Some Schools, Fights For Visibility

Ishmael Reed writes for the Wall Street Journal on the banning of Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" in North Carolina's Randolph County. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/09/25/ralph-ellisons-invisible-man-banned-by-schools-fights-for-visibility

New Audio Releases

Ishmael Reed's novels THE TERRIBLE TWOS, THE TERRIBLE THREES and JUICE! are now available as audio book downloads at Amazon.

Richard Melo cites Mumbo Jumbo as key influence

Richard Melo cited MUMBO JUMBO by Ishmael Reed as a key influence in his new novel, HAPPY TALK. Read more here: http://driftlessareareview.com/2013/07/29/the-richard-melo-interview/

Confessions of a Neighborhood Watch Captain

Ishmael Reed writes for The Wall Street Journal on the recent murder acquittal of former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, and his own time serving as a neighborhood watch captain.http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-287312/

Marin Voice: In Quest of the Massachusetts 54th

An article by Noah Griffin references his heated exchange with the late Shelby Foote -- an exchange detailed in Ishmael Reed's MIXING IT UP. http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_23666041/marin-voice-quest-massachusetts-54th

Ishmael Reed brings his poetry to the SFJAZZ Center

The SFJAZZ Center has been presenting a four-day SFJAZZ Poetry Festival organized by Ishmael Reed. Last night’s event, entitled Icons, provided the opportunity for Reed himself to stand up to the microphone. http://www.examiner.com/article/ishmael-reed-brings-his-poetry-to-the-sfjazz-center

NYT: Rafael Leonardo Black - 'Insider Art'

Ishmael Reed is cited as a major influence in this New York Times review of the Caribbean-American fine artist's solo debut. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/17/arts/design/rafael-leonardo-black-insider-art.html?emc=eta1

Ishmael Reed on Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln at Temple University

Ishmael Reed spoke on racism, slavery, and the 'Founding Fathers' at Temple University earlier this year. Video is now available: http://vimeo.com/60625318

The Revivalist Premieres "Army Of The Faithful"

"Army Of The Faithful" is a song with lyrics by Ishmael Reed from the upcoming David Murray album featuring Macy Gray, Be My Monster Love. http://revivalist.okayplayer.com/2013/04/23/premiere-david-murray-infinity-quartet-army-of-the-faithful-ft-gregory-porter/

Sex, Africa and Chinua Achebe

Ishmael Reed profiles the late Chinua Achebe for The Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/03/26/sex-africa-and-chinua-achebe/?...

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