You see Dear, as you may be correct in assuming these “infantile” and “emotionally underdeveloped” mindsets of these recently freedmen and women will remain intact for years to come, it is only right that you are aware of the setbacks these people have suffered and receive their anecdotes with an open mind as I try… View More

Oh Annie, you are surely allowing your feminine sensibilities to overpower you! But alas, I have also been weakened so I shall not be too hard on you. Just the other day I was watching Old Julius devour a hefty dinner from afar. All of a sudden, and without any noticeable disturbances, Julius began to… View More

Production Notes #2 In a letter to his friend George Cable, Chesnutt wrote of the significance of writing on society. He also wrote of his wishes to have worked as a secretary at Cable’s firm, signaling a lost ambition and desire. This is helpful in understanding the weight of “The Conjure Woman,” as Chesnutt maintained… View More

While I do love my husband he can be so judgmental at times.  We are no better or worse than anyone else.  Uncle Julius may have some wild tales to tell but he has most certainly done more help than harm for us in the time we have known him in my opinion.  His grandson,… View More

January 13, 1891 My Dear Mr. Cable, Your advice has been a grounding factor in my newly acquired taste of fame in the writers circle. Our correspondences has given me a better understanding of the ways in which society may benefit from my writing and vice versa. I do miss those days when I sent… View More

Greetings and salutations dear friends, I’m continuing to acclimate to life down here. The air is sweet and soft, perfect for a spell of convalescence. Annie seems to be in a state of good humor, but I can never be quite sure how she is feeling. Nonetheless, the pace of daily life here is foreign… View More

Back in my days young  boys like you was slaves. They would find their way over to my little hut and say Miss Lucia the white man taking away my baby or Miss Lucia I wish I could hide so good in the forest  so not even the dogs can’t find me, just like I… View More

It’s no secret that African Americans were and is marginalized in every aspect of life in these United States. The unemployment ratio is double compared to European Americans and institutions from government to local levels are unsympathetic to the health and welfare of African Americans. In regards to education I have thrived under these social… View More

Though we have discussed the opportunity to record some of Chesnutt’s own essays in this audiobook production, we are focused on bringing The Conjure Woman to life. This doesn’t mean we’re ignoring the value of Chesnutt’s written works outside of these stories; on the contrary: this project is centered on delivering Chesnutt’s voice and vision… View More

Dear Chesnutt, Old friend, it has been too long since we last corresponded, what is putting pen to paper between friends? I’ve heard you have come quite a way as a writer, I applaud you, Sir. It feels like just yesterday you were asking for my opinions on characters and lamenting on social policies with… View More