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Bestselling author ReShonda Tate presents a fascinating fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, one of Hollywood's most prolific but woefully underappreciated stars and the first Black person ever to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in the critically acclaimed film classic "Gone With the Wind."
The Queen of Sugar Hill is based on the extraordinary life of Hattie McDaniel, who won an Oscar in 1940 for her role as Mammy in Gone With the Wind. Instead of the win changing her life, Hattie found herself thrust in the middle of two worlds—Black and White—and not being welcomed in either. As the NAACP waged an all-out war against Hattie and actors like her, the emotionally conflicted actor found herself fighting daily as she navigated the horror and beauty of Hollywood.
In re-creating Hattie’s story, National Bestselling and Award-winning author ReShonda Tate pens an emotional page-turner about what it takes to achieve your dreams — even when everything — and everyone — is against you.
Books will be available for purchase and signing from Brave & Kind Bookshop.
** This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Registered guests will be given priority entry into the event, but it is on a first-come-first-served basis. The waitlist will open at 6:45 pm if the room is not yet full to capacity. Space is limited, therefore entry cannot be guaranteed. The event will start promptly at 7 pm.
ReShonda Tate writes both adult and teen fiction, as well as nonfiction. An award-winning author and poet, ReShonda is the recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature for her book Say Amen, Again and was also nominated for her books Mama’s Boy and The Secret She Kept. She has received a plethora of distinguished awards and honors for her journalism, fiction, and poetry writing skills, including an induction into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame and a Texas Top Author honor. Considered one of the top African-American authors in the country, her books remain a staple on Bestseller’s lists and have been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, Jet, People, Essence, and Ebony Magazines.
Moderating the talk is Adelma Stanford Brown, a Senior Digital Communication Manager, and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., where she currently serves as the president of the Alpha Alpha Pi Omega chapter in South Gwinnett, Georgia. Her community involvement extends to various organizations, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact. Adelma's passion for literature is evident in her longstanding membership with A Mo Better View Book Club, spanning over 15 years.
Presented by Adult Services
AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |
EVENT TYPE: | Author Talk |
Mon, Apr 29 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Apr 30 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, May 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, May 02 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, May 03 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, May 04 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, May 05 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM |
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