African American Perspectives

How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal

by Love, Bettina L.

Book - 2023

In this searing indictment, Love examines how 40 years of racist public school policy has devastated the lives of 25 Black Americans and lays a out a plan to move forward. In this searing indictment, Love examines how 40 years of racist public school policy has devastated the lives of 25 Black Americans and lays a out a plan to move forward. Show less

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An Inconvenient Cop

My Fight to Change Policing in America

by Raymond, Edwin

Book - 2023

This first-hand account from an NYPD officer exposes the inherent racism behind modern-day policing policies. This first-hand account from an NYPD officer exposes the inherent racism behind modern-day policing policies. Show less

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Opinions

A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People's Business

by Gay, Roxane

Book - 2023

In this book, you'll find a collection of Gay's best nonfiction work over the last ten years. Topics discussed include politics, culture, feminism, and much more. In this book, you'll find a collection of Gay's best nonfiction work over the last ten years. Topics discussed include politics, culture, feminism, and much more. Show less

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American Whitelash

A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress

by Lowery, Wesley

Book - 2023

This book examines the historical roots of the cycle of racial progress followed by white backlash, and charts its resurgence after the election of Presid...Show more This book examines the historical roots of the cycle of racial progress followed by white backlash, and charts its resurgence after the election of President Obama in 2008. Publishers Weekly said it best, "Lowery vividly portrays America as a fractured society. This disturbing exposé lays bare one of the gravest threats to the nation." Show less

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Still We Rise

A Love Letter to the Southern Biscuit With Over 70 Sweet and Savory Recipes

by Council, Erika

Book - 2023

Council blends memoir and cookbook in this wonderful homage to the Southern biscuit that also highlights it's importance in Black culinary culture. Council blends memoir and cookbook in this wonderful homage to the Southern biscuit that also highlights it's importance in Black culinary culture. Show less

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It's Always Been Ours

Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies

by Wilson, Jessica

Book - 2023

In this fierce takedown of the health and wellness industry, Wilson examines the ill-effects caused to Black women and their bodies by our culture's obsession with thin, white women. In this fierce takedown of the health and wellness industry, Wilson examines the ill-effects caused to Black women and their bodies by our culture's obsession with thin, white women. Show less

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Quietly Hostile

Essays

by Irby, Samantha

Book - 2023

Irby focuses her acerbic wit on living through the early days of COVID lockdown and culture snobs in this laugh-out-loud collection. Irby focuses her acerbic wit on living through the early days of COVID lockdown and culture snobs in this laugh-out-loud collection. Show less

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Above Ground

Poems

by Smith, Clint

Book - 2023

In this beautiful collection, poet Clint Smith reflects on Black fatherhood and the immense responsibility parenthood entails. In this beautiful collection, poet Clint Smith reflects on Black fatherhood and the immense responsibility parenthood entails. Show less

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Cooking for the Culture

Recipes and Stories From the Streets of New Orleans to the Table

by Boudy, Toya

Book - 2023

Boudy's deeply personal cookbook includes such New Orleans' staples as beignets, fried okra, red gravy, and jambalaya. Boudy's deeply personal cookbook includes such New Orleans' staples as beignets, fried okra, red gravy, and jambalaya. Show less

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