Dean Dana A. Williams reveals the lesser-known story of Toni Morrison’s editorial career. In Toni at Random, she chronicles how Morrison mentored authors and insisted on authenticity instead of performing Blackness for white audiences. Williams draws parallels between nurturing writers and supporting graduate students, and she uncovers letters and memories from Morrison’s early theater days. Her work reminds us that great editors shape culture just as powerfully as the authors they champion. Read More On Howard Magazine: Link in bio #howarduniversity #BisonExcellence #LiteraryLegends