Nicole Carr, associate professor of English, will discuss her book, “Black Feminist Mothering in 21st Century Literature: I Am Not Your Mammy,” 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Ceremony Room of Patriots’ Casa.
The book is meant to understand Black mothering as a concept that can help create a better world.
“This is not just for Black people,” Carr said. “It’s for everyone. If we think of Black mothering as carework for our community, ourselves and each other then we can begin to think about how we can imagine, act and dream better worlds for ourselves.”
Joycelyn Moody, Sue E. Denman Distinguished Chair in American Literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio, will join the book talk with Carr.
“I am really excited to be in conversation with Dr. Moody,” Carr said. “I value her opinion as another Black feminist professor. I’m looking forward to seeing what she thinks about the book.”
Carr and Moody will have a discussion for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by an open Q&A.
“There is science that goes into Dr. Carr’s book,” said Moody, director of UTSA’s African American Literatures and Cultures Institute. “I think it is interesting to provide us with information and a critical perspective of methodology for reading and understanding Black women and other people who function as mothers.”
The event is free and open to all students, faculty and staff interested in understanding Black feminist mothering. There will also be pizza provided.
Carr’s book is available to purchase on Amazon, Routledge and on OAPEN as a free digital download. Carr said her book is only a hard-copy right now, but it will be released as a paperback in summer 2026.
“I didn’t really see writing as activism,” Carr said. “It was not until I read other Black professors’ work, similar to Dr. Moody’s, that showed me activism is not just on the streets. “I want people to take Black mothering as an action towards creating the world you want to see.”
For more information, email katherine.gillen@tamusa.edu.
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