A series of vignettes focusing on seven African-American women who are residents of Brewster Place, showing how their reactions to certain situations are affected by their backgrounds, ages, dreams, and problems.
Mama Day uses her ancient knowledge of herbal medicine and pits herself in mortal combat with dark forces that threaten the body and soul of her niece, Cocoa.
the best short stories by black writers, 1967 to the present
Naylor, Gloria
1995
A compilation of short stories written by black authors from 1967 to 1995, that present a portrait of the African-American experience in the post-Civil Rights era.
None of the white farmers cared when African-American Luther Nedeed bought his v-shaped section of land back in 1820, but times and people change, and Linden Hills has become a status symbol for blacks who clamor to get into the community, but never seem to question why no one stays for long.
A follow-up to the author's award-winning novel, "The Women of Brewster Place, " this time giving voice to the men who live in the small, urban, African-American community.
