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Book Review – Ida B. The Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells

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If you are looking for an overview of the extraordinary life of Ida B. Wells, this is the book for you. It’s told by her great-granddaughter Michelle Duster. It’s an account of the deterioration, strong will, and fight of Ida B. Wells in a male-dominated era. It also highlights slights by heralded African Americans such […]

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Native Son

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Native Son grips you from the very beginning with the bad choices of its 20-year-old main character, Bigger Thomas. Those choices culminate in the murder and beheading of a white female heiress socialite who, along with her communist boyfriend, place Bigger in several racially awkward situations that culminate in the ultimate dilemma that leads to

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Book Review: Black AF History by Michael Harriot

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Michael Harriot’s Black AF History is a bold, irreverent, and deeply insightful reexamination of American history that blends scholarship with razor-sharp wit. Harriot doesn’t just retell history—he interrogates it, exposing the contradictions between America’s ideals and its actions. With humor that ranges from laugh-out-loud funny to quietly biting, he dismantles the myths that have long

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Cover of 'We Refuse' showcasing a powerful image of Black resistance.

We Refuse – Damn Right!

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We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance, by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson is one of the most compelling narratives of the Black experience I have read. The fact that she relays it from the perspectives of strong, defiant Black women is even more compelling. Black resistance typically conjures up visions of Denmark Vasey, Nat

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Undie-Fined Book Club: Nicole Byer

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Originally posted Apr 2, 2021 I was first introduced to Nicole Byer on MTV’s Girl Code. It’s very rare to see a dark skinned, Black, plus size woman on TV, especially if she’s not the butt of a joke. She was hilarious and I was instantly obsessed. The world got to know her as the

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Undie-Fined Book Club: The Meaning of Mariah Carey

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It has been a while since I’ve done one of these. I know 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year. However, I was completely shocked to realize that I hadn’t read a book all year! I know for a fact I purchased two, only for them to become decorations in my house. Anywho, for

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We’re Going to Need More Wine – Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union is easily one of the most recognizable Black actresses of our time. From Bring It On to Being Mary Jane, she paved a path that took her from scene stealer to leading lady. We’re Going to Need More Wine is an autobiography of her life in and out of the spotlight. At first

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A New Model By Ashley Graham: Book Review

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A New Model Book Cover Courtesy of Dey Street Books Ashley Graham For those that don’t know, Ashley Graham is a plus size model, fashion designer, TV personality, and body positivity advocate. As the first plus size model to cover the Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, she has quickly become the \”It\” girl of the plus

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