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A Lost Literary Gem: Why You Need to Read Diane Oliver

A Lost Literary Gem: Why You Need to Read Diane Oliver

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Diane Oliver’s Neighbors and Other Stories is a brilliant yet overlooked collection that offers a powerful glimpse into Black life in the 1960s. Though her life was tragically cut short, Oliver’s writing remains riveting, deeply rooted in its time, and reflective of the struggles and complexities of race, class, and identity.

In this episode of Rooted in Story, we’re uncovering why Diane Oliver’s work deserves more recognition and how her short stories continue to resonate today. If you love discovering underappreciated literary voices, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

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