Toni Morrison On Writing for Black Readers Under the White Gaze

Author Toni Morrison talks about writing for Black readers and the difficulty of writing outside of the "white gaze." Morrison talks about other writers, and who she feels her writing is for.
Toni Morrison was a part of The Connecticut Forum, in conversation with Frank McCourt and moderator Juan Williams, on May 4, 2001.

[@Arron413]

Now, that is true freedom!

[@marcelaarmengol8971]

How do you say "White gaze" in Spanish?

[@shakeyraware1563]

Pls make this audio louder

[@neecywatson8250]

I love her!! Why do we have to worry how white people see us. I agree with Toni Morrison. Write for your people.

[@fruitsarelife148]

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[@reps1]

Where is that beautiful spirit now in the year 2023?🖤✊🏿

[@desktorp]

lol Praised for not including token whites in her writing but if white writers don't include token blacks, they're accused of not being 'diverse' enough. Praised for writing 'for her people' but if whites do the same thing, they're called white supremacists or some other bs. The double standards are so obvious.

[@rosewhite---]

Stupid racist! Invents something called 'white gaze' sort of a White Gaze Matters thing.

[@rosewhite---]

WHITE GAZE MATTERS!!!