Ishmael Reed Revered African-American novelist, poet, playwright, educator, activist, and musician

Attached at the Roots

November 29, 2007

I’ve known people who have had some success, and the next thing you know, you can’t reach them. It’s like they drop off the map, at least socially. I still live in North Oakland; I’m still invested in the community.

–Me, quoted in the San Francisco Examiner, November 19th, 1998

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Firoozeh Dumas says:

What a great quote!

I love your humility. North Oakland is lucky to have you.

Best,

Firoozeh Dumas

Thu, 12/20/2007 - 9:49am — Firoozeh Dumas

Jay Marvin says:

Ishmael you are a writer,

Ishmael you are a writer, teacher, and one the best this country has produced. Thank you for your writing, and your willing to teach the rest of us.

Sat, 04/12/2008 - 12:24pm — Jay Marvin

O. Taylor says:

I enjoy your thoughts and

I enjoy your thoughts and your work and appreciate your stance on community. I was wondering if you couls stop by my page and critique my work. I would be honored for any pointers or suggestions.

Thanks

Mon, 05/26/2008 - 1:51pm — O. Taylor

Doris Collier says:

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I mean I feel you. Once you obtain a level of success I think the general perception is that you don't need anyone anymore. And that's a bad outlook to have on life. Someone gave you an opportunity, you should be helping others to do the same.

Sat, 06/28/2008 - 6:09pm — Doris Collier