Nelson, Jill, 1952-

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Birth 1952-06-14

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Jill Nelson was born and raised in Harlem and has been a journalist for over twenty years. She is the author of the memoir, "Volunteer Slavery: My Authentic Negro Experience" (1993), "Straight," "No Chaser: How I Became A Grown-Up Black Woman" (1997), "Sexual Healing," (2003), "Finding Martha's Vineyard: African Americans at Home on an Island" (2005) and editor of "Police Brutality: An Anthology" (2000). Nelson's work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Essence, The Washington Post, The Nation, Ms., The Chicago Tribune and the Village Voice.

From the description of Jill Nelson papers, 1985-2002. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144682713

Jill Nelson was born and raised in Harlem and has been a journalist for over twenty years. She is the author of the memoir, "Volunteer Slavery: My Authentic Negro Experience" (1993), "Straight, No Chaser: How I Became a Grown-Up Black Woman" (1997), "Sexual Healing" (2003), "Finding Martha's Vineyard: African Americans at Home on an Island" (2005) and editor of "Police Brutality: an Anthology" (2000). Nelson's work has appeared in numerous publications, including "The New York Times," "Essence," "The Washington Post," "The Nation," Ms," "The Chicago Tribune" and the "Village Voice."

From the description of Jill Nelson papers, 1985-2006. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 85266947

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  • African American authors
  • African American poets
  • African American women
  • African American writers
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