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MacKenzie Scott's Early Bond with Toni Morrison and $1B HBCU Donations

MacKenzie Scott, a billionaire philanthropist and novelist, had a close mentorship relationship with Nobel laureate Toni Morrison during her time at Princeton, which influenced her career and philanthropic efforts. Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, including more than $1.2 billion to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), honoring Morrison's legacy. Morrison also played a key role in Scott's early writing and career development, and Scott continues to support HBCUs and arts education in her philanthropic work.

via Fortune|

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literature2 years ago•8 min saved

Legendary editor Robert Gottlieb passes away at 92

Robert Gottlieb, the celebrated literary editor who worked on Pulitzer Prize-winning classics such as Toni Morrison's "Beloved" and Robert Caro's "The Power Broker," has died at the age of 92. Gottlieb, who launched his career with Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," was known for his eclectic taste and helped shape the modern publishing canon. He was also an accomplished prose stylist and wrote a memoir titled "Avid Reader." Gottlieb is survived by his wife, actor Maria Tucci, and three children.

via NPR|

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literature2 years ago•8 min saved

Legendary literary editor Robert Gottlieb passes away at 92.

Robert Gottlieb, the celebrated literary editor who worked on Pulitzer Prize-winning classics such as Toni Morrison's "Beloved" and Robert Caro's "The Power Broker," has died at the age of 92. Gottlieb was known for his eclectic taste and helped shape the modern publishing canon. He was also an accomplished prose stylist and wrote a memoir titled "Avid Reader." Gottlieb was among the last working editors from the pre-corporate era of publishing and was revered for his ability to understand the writing process.

via The Associated Press|

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