Tell It to Us Easy and Other Stories

<p> During the Harlem Renaissance several literary periodicals encouraged African American women to submit poetry short stories essays or other literary contributions for publication. <I>Opportunity</I> magazine was one such periodical that made immeasurable contributions to the careers of many female African American writers.</p><p> This anthology collects all of the short stories published in <I>Opportunity</I> by African American women during the magazine's 25 years of publication. It includes works by both well-known authors (Zora Neale Hurston Marita Bonner) and more obscure writers. There is also an additional African tale translated by Violette de Mazia a white woman known for promoting African American art. It also includes an introduction which contextualizes the short stories historically in light of the overall development of African American writing.</p>