Donda's Rules: The Scholarly Works of Dr. Donda West - Mother of Kanye West - Softcover

McClendon Ph.D., Garrard; West Ed.D., Dr. Donda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0996883207 ISBN 13: 9780996883207

Publisher: Duthga Press, 2019

Synopsis

The definitive works of the professor and scholar, Donda West, are included in Donda's Rules. Chapters include her systems theory on composition and rhetoric, a resolution on ebonics, a community-based economic development plan, and her studies on Alexander Pushkin. The book highlights her scholarly genius, besides being the mother of Kanye West.

About this title

About the Author

Garrard McClendon is an associate professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Chicago State University. He is the author of Ax or Ask? - The African American Guide to Better English and the editor of the Ebonics Anthologies. McClendon's research areas include administrators' perceptions of language and dialect, the influence of education law, and the power of school finance. His publications include studies on Ebonics and how teachers use language bias against Black students. McClendon earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Interview/Discussion for the Challenge of Raising Black Boys on WYCC-PBS. He hosts the McClendon Minute Podcast and has hosted the television shows, Garrard McClendon Live on CLTV, Counter- Point and Off 63rd on PBS. McClendon is a recipient of the Associated Press Community Impact Award, NAACP Champion Award, a Human Relations Commission Leadership Award, and the Monarch Award. He is the Executive Director of the Milton & Ruby McClendon Scholarship Fund, and he sits on the boards of the Sheila A. Doyle Foundation, the Mid-America Club of Chicago, Art of Culture Foundation, and the National Association of Wabash Men. He is also the director of the anti-violence film, "Forgiving Cain." Garrard and his wife live in Chicago.

Review

"Donda was beautiful. She was intelligent, patient, generous, and aspirational. Her words were written with power and this book proves it." -- Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines, President - COMMON Ground Foundation, Mother of actor and recording artist, Common

"She was an unsung participant and heroine in the Chicago Black arts movement. As a literary scholar, writer, and advocate, Donda's work and achievements will echo forever." -- Dr. Conrad Worrill, Professor, Northeastern Illinois University

"Donda and I were kindred spirits as English professors and as sisters in the network of hip-hop mothers. She was an unsung leader who infused culture and knowledge of self into the curriculum. Donda loved her students." -- Dr. Brenda M. Greene - Professor and Chair, Medgar Evers College - Center for Black Literature, Mother of recording artist, Talib Kweli

"Donda was a deep thinker -- witty, sensitive, creative, and gentle. My best days as a scholar were spent in conversations with Donda. It's about time her works have seen the light of day. The world must know that the origin of Kanye's genius starts with the sensitivity and nurturing of Donda West." -- Dr. Joyce Ann Joyce - Professor and Chair, African American Studies, Temple University

"Dr. Donda West was a fierce advocate for the study of Black literature and culture. Her compassion, grace, and professionalism taught me how to be a leader. Now, I sit at the desk where she worked as the department chair, trying my best to live up to her integrity and generosity of spirit." -- Dr. Kelly Norman Ellis - Associate Professor of English, Chair, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Chicago State University

Edition details

• Publisher: Duthga Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0996883207
• ISBN 13: 9780996883207
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 162