Freedom's Gate : The Political Friendships of Maya Angelou, Lorraine Hansberry, Abbey Lincoln, Miriam Makeba, and Nina Simone

Soyica Diggs Colbert is a prominent scholar of African American literature, known for her groundbreaking work "The African American Theatrical Body: Reception, Performance, and the Stage." Her writing style is insightful and analytical, with a focus on the intersections of race, gender, and performance in literature. Her contributions to literature have reshaped our understanding of African American theatrical history.