Johnson, Mat

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Mat Johnson discusses his novel, “Hunting in Harlem.” He begins by explaining that his book is a story about the recreation of Harlem and bringing in a new community. He introduces his 3 main characters who are released from prison and enlisted to bring new life and culture to Harlem. Johnson talks about his job teaching creative writing at Columbia University. He talks about real estate in New York City, and how realtors are going to bad neighborhoods to look for new places to build. He ends the interview by discussing his own time living in Harlem, and thinking of ideas on how to make the city a safer place.

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Claremont Colleges Library

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California Digital Library