Season 6, Episode 6 - ReShonda Tate
Season 6, Episode 6 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast features ReShonda Tate, author of The Queen of Sugar Hill. Host Colin Mustful chats with Tate about the challenges, personally and professionally, Hattie McDaniel faced after becoming the first black woman to win an Oscar, the relevance of Hattie’s story today, and the reasons behind Tate’s decision to write historical fiction. Be sure to tune in!
About the Author
ReShonda Tate is a national bestselling author with over 53 books to her name, including adult and teen fiction, as well as nonfiction. Her second novel, Let the Church Say Amen, was turned into a film by Regina King. ReShonda also appeared in this film and another adaptation of her work, The Secret She Kept. An award-winning poet and motivational speaker, she's won an NAACP Image Award and has been recognized for her writing talents with numerous accolades. Known as a top African-American writer, her works are bestsellers and widely acclaimed.
