Red River by Lalita Tademy
Red River, our sixth Essence Book Club pick, weaves a harrowing tale of unimaginable brutality and bravery

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I had the unmistakable honor of reading Ms. Tademy's "Cane River" in a Women's Study class I took at Portland State University. It was such a soul stirring book. To read about the strength of four black women in the most horrific times was very moving.

When I saw that Ms. Tademy has another book out, I can't want to get my hands on it. Thank you Ms. Tademy for introducing yourself to me through your works and I look forward to keeping up with all your works.

-Liz Patterson

Hi,

How do I contact Ms. Tademy.

I'm with the committee to commemorate the Colfax

massacre. We've held programs at the Grant Parish

courthouse in honor of the Black victims each of

the last four years.

We would be honored to have Lalita join us in

'07.

Contact: Odinga Kambui....214-421-9828

email: odinga@juno.com

-Odinga kambui