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  • All entries are due by June 15, 2009
  • Please include Name, Address, Email Address and Phone Number with each entry

FAQ

The Three Minds of Black America:

Tresconsciousness and the Twenty-First Century


1. When are the essays due?
            June 15, 2009.

2. Who can submit entries?
            Any American of self-described African decent.

3. May I submit to multiple chapters?
            Yes, each applicant can submit more than one essay.

4. Should the essays be academic or informal in style?
            Each submission should be a personal essay, informal in style.

5. Should I use citations?
            Please include a list of references with each essay.

6. What is tresconsciousness?
            Tresconsciousness, or triple consciousness, is an expansion of Du Bois' "double consciousness". Triple consciousness explains that African Americans are not only torn because of their race but because of their class as well. 

7. Who is editing the anthology?
            Lhea J. Copeland is the editor of the anthology?

8. Who is publishing the anthology?
            Informatoin regarding the publishing and rights will be released as soon as possible.

9. May I submit my entry electronically?
            Yes. All submissions can be attached by .doc or .pdf to thethreeminds@gmail.com .

10. Other than an essay, what should I include in my submission?
            Please include contact information (name, address, email address, telephone number) and a brief biography.