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Andrea R Canaan
Born 1950
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Other names
  • Andrea Ruth Canaan
  • Andrea Ruth Ransom Canaan
Education
Occupation Author
Known for Feminism, social activism
Notable work
Browness. in This Bridge Called My Back (1981)

Andrea R Canaan (born 1950) is a Black feminist writer, speaker, community organizer, poet and activist.

Early life and education

Canaan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1950. She was raised in a close activist and spiritual community. ..... Canaan has also intimated that her mother was aware of this abuse and did nothing to help her child. Canaan has referenced this abuse in her work by touching upon themes of religious abuses of power and clergy misconduct.

Canaan holds a M.S.W. from University of Tulane and a M.F.A. in non-fiction from the University of San Francisco.

In 2018, she received a second M.F.A. in fiction from Goddard College in Vermont.

In the 1980s, Canaan served as the Director of Women and Employment which helps place women in non-traditional jobs.

Work

Canaan's creative passion is personal wholeness, the transformation of shame into courage for herself and in the lives of other black women. .....

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