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Checkout this season’s list for 9 books & tons of ideas worth discussing! (click on a title from the numbered list below to view that book) 1. Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman by Michele Wallace This book, published in 1978, describes the many “ways in which traditional, male-identified myths of Black womanhood … Continue reading Summer 2020 Booklist
So let me start with Just Mercy does end on a happy, feel good note. That's important, especially in today's climate, because more often than not stories related to this topic leave you frustrated and feeling hopeless..... and we all know "hopelessness is the enemy of justice" 😉 Which brings me to my first thematic … Continue reading Recently Watched: Just Mercy (2019)
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Joy Degruy was first published in 2005 (an updated edition was released in 2017). The book examines historical trauma among descendants of African Americans and the way it manifests today. Some topics she discusses are the collective trauma of Black people, self-loathing, and … Continue reading New Book Alert!
I read all sorts of books! I especially enjoy realistic fiction & stories about the African diaspora. Other genres I can appreciate include: thrillers & mysteries, conspiracy, and more recently personal development books. Some of my favorite authors include: Edwidge Danticat, Asha Bandele, Ezra Jack Keats, James Patterson, and Dan Brown. Left to Right: Edwidge … Continue reading The Books I Like
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