Third World Press set to recover from flood damages, thanks to hundreds of donations
The independent Black publishing house lost nearly $190,000 worth of inventory after a pipe burst last winter.
By Stephanie Kim
Third World Press set to recover from flood damages, thanks to hundreds of donations
The independent Black publishing house lost nearly $190,000 worth of inventory after a pipe burst last winter.
By Stephanie Kim
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Since its founding in 1967, Third World Press has been a beacon for Black literature. But the publishing house faced a major setback after a devastating flooded basement in December 2022. Now, with the help of donations, it’s back on track to replace all of its damaged books by July.
Reset learns more about the impact Third World Press has had on Chicago and beyond, and how poetry has influenced Madhubuti’s life and career.
GUEST: Haki Madhubuti, poet, activist and founder of Third World Press Foundation