And, indeed, the world around them is really complex. We have such extraordinary people, who are so complex in their way of thinking, in their way of acting. How is it placing people in these different aspects of Black life? And right now you’re writing for Snowfall. These characters are inhabiting a different world. GB: You have an Easy Rowlins novel coming out in January. If you’re not talking about it, if you’re not thinking about it, then we lose the benefit of literature. The thing is: what about the guy that’s the bookkeeper, who’s raising a koala bear in his attic? Those kinds of people. And a lot of people want to be some of those people. WM: Well, you have the sidekick, the pimp, the craven criminal, the sex machine. GB: Tell me more about those characterizations. So often Black male characters fall into five or six characterizations and that’s it. Some of them do extraordinary things, but other ones are just normal people. What people are looking for, I think-people who reflect them. You have heroes like Captain America, right? There really are no Captain Americas. The characters in The Awkward Black Man are woefully unheroic. Gabriel Bump: In previous interviews, you’ve discussed a desire and need to depict Black heroes in fiction. On an afternoon in late July, I spoke with Mosley on the phone about his new collection, America’s current unrest, hope, and much more. At the center: a loving friendship.īefore the world locked down and caught fire, Mosley was writing for Snowfall, a series about crack and Los Angeles in the ‘80s. “Showdown on the Hudson” exemplifies Mosley’s ability to balance heroics, sensitivity, empathy, beauty, humor, and style. In one story, a teenage modern-day cowboy moves to Harlem with his mother. Leave a review on your iTunes or your favorite podcast app.His latest project, The Awkward Black Man, is a wide-ranging story collection and meditation on Black life, where quiet and odd protagonists struggle for purpose and acceptance. Let me know what you think of this episode. Amy's Advisor Programs with the discount code of DrAmy20. Our Sponsor’s Special Offer for Advisors: 20% off our listeners’ choice of Dr. Amy walks beside both, helping financial professionals and individuals navigate more gracefully through any life change. When it comes to life’s changes, there are two types of people: those experiencing the change and the professionals advising them. This episode is sponsored by Life Transitions by Dr. Want to connect with Jennifer? Here’s how:Ī special thank you to our episode sponsor, Life Transitions by Dr.
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