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Sequoia Maner is an Assistant Professor of English at Spelman College. Since joining the faculty in 2020, she specializes in African American literature, poetry, black feminisms, and hip-hop culture. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and conversation-based learning, aiming to cultivate informed citizens through the lens of African American writers and performers.
- Ph.D. and M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
- B.A., Duke University
Research explores the intersections of justice, identity, and artistic expression in African American literature and culture. She contributes to journals like The Feminist Wire and Obsidian, with notable recognition as a finalist for the 2017 Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Prize.
- "Little Girl Blue: Poems" (2021) - Contemporary poetry reflecting Black feminist perspectives
- "To Pimp a Butterfly" (2022) - Critical analysis of Kendrick Lamar's album
- Co-edited "Revisiting the Elegy..." (2020) - Black Lives Matter-era literary discourse
- "Where Do You Go..." (2019) - Intersectional study of interiority in Black creative works
Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary themes connecting literary studies with social justice, hip-hop analysis, and feminist theory. Active in both creative and academic writing, she publishes in venues ranging from peer-reviewed journals to public-facing platforms.
- 2017 Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Prize Finalist
Contact: sequoiamaner@spelman.edu
