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    Yari Yari: Black Women Writers and the Future

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    Yari Yari -- Black Women Writers and the Future: An International Conference on Literature by Women of African Descent was held at New York University in October 1997. Yari Yari means "the future" in the Kuranko language of Sierra Leone, West Africa. It was the first major international literary conference of its kind, featuring such renowned writers as Edwidge Danticat, Sonia Sanchez, Maya Angelou, Werewere Liking and Sapphire. The video documents selected scenes from panels, readings, and performances during the conference.

    DirectingJayne Cortez

    Cast

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    Self

    Edwidge Danticat

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    Sonia Sanchez

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    Angela Davis

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    Self

    Ama Ata Aidoo

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    Self

    Octavia E. Butler

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          4. Original title:Yari Yari: Black Women Writers and the Future

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