Natasha Trethewey, one of the most preeminent and beloved writers of our time period, was born on April 26th, 1966, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Being born to an interracial relationship- a time period in which it was not accepted- many of the overarching themes present in her work reflect upon the prejudice and discrimination she faced.… Continue reading The Creative Mind Behind Natasha Trethewey