My Soul Looks Back

My Soul Looks Back offers an intimate glimpse into Jessica B. Harris’s vibrant experiences in the early 1970s, as she moved between jazz clubs and restaurants in New York City, mingling with influential figures like Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison. Harris vividly recounts her interactions with these luminaries, sharing stories of their shared passions for activism, art, and friendship, set against a backdrop of glamorous gatherings and cultural moments. Framed by her personal relationship with fellow professor Sam Floyd, the memoir celebrates a dynamic era and the remarkable individuals who defined it.