Mark Thompson

Danzy Senna, professor of English, is a recipient of a 46th Annual American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation for her novel Colored Television. The award honors literary excellence without limitations or restrictions, recognizing both established writers and under-recognized voices. Senna’s work has previously received accolades including the Whiting Writers’ Award, the Dos Passos Prize and the Book of the Month Award for First Fiction for her debut novel, Caucasia.

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