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Ethel Morgan Smith
Born April 11, 1952
Education Hollins University
Occupation associate professor,
author,
Known for From Whence Cometh My Help: The African American Community at Hollins College

Ethel Morgan Smith is an American author and a university professor. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Louisville, Alabama. She became well-known when her essay Come and Be Black for Me was published in 1997. Ethel Morgan Smith often writes about important topics, trying to help people understand different viewpoints.

Who is Ethel Morgan Smith?

Ethel Morgan Smith is a talented writer and a professor at a university. This means she teaches college students. She is known for writing about her experiences and important social issues. She often explores how different groups of people can understand each other better.

Her Important Books

Ethel Morgan Smith has written several books that share her unique perspective. One of her books, Reflections of the Other: Being Black in Germany, was recognized as a finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in 2014. This shows how important and well-received her writing is.

Writing About Her Life

Ethel Morgan Smith's essays often share parts of her own life story. For example, her essay in The New York Times called Mother talks about what it was like growing up as a young Black girl. She writes about the world she was born into and the challenges she faced. Her writing helps readers understand different life experiences.

Exploring Different Cultures

Her book Reflections of the Other: Being Black in Germany explores her experiences living in Germany. This book helps readers think about what it means to be from a different culture and how people see each other. It encourages understanding and empathy between different groups.

A Group of Writers

Ethel Morgan Smith is also a member of The Wintergreen Women Writers Collective. This is a group where women writers come together to share their work and support each other. Being part of such a group helps writers grow and connect with others who love to write.

List of Her Works

  • From Whence Cometh My Help: The African American Community at Hollins College (1999)
  • Reflections of the Other: Being Black in Germany (2012)
  • Path to Grace: Reimagining the Civil Rights Movement (2023)
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