Introduction to the special issue on lesbians of African descent: contemporary perspectives.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Wilson, Bianca D M; Johnson, Verlena L

Source:

Journal of lesbian studies, Volume 15, Issue 1, p.1-6 (2011)

Abstract:

<p>This article serves as an introduction to the special issue entitled, &quot;Lesbians of African Descent: Contemporary Perspectives.&quot; We briefly discuss our framing of this collection as a contemporary contribution to the canon of Black lesbian writing and art, and identify themes that appear to transcend both earlier and current works of lesbians of African descent.</p>