Michele Norris, award-winning journalist and founder of The Race Card Project, will appear at the Westminster Town Hall on Feb. 1 for an in-depth conversation about her latest book.
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Journey of Louis Hunter: From rioting charges to owning a plant-based restaurant and a film
Louis Hunter, who was charged with rioting after the police killing of his cousin, Philando Castile, has overcome the charges and now owns a restaurant and has a film inspired by his life story.
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Actress Kerry Washington is vulnerable and honest in new memoir
Kerry Washington’s memoir, ‘Thicker Than Water’, is a love letter to her parents and a recounting of her life as an actress, mother, and wife.
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Phyllis Braxton’s new book of ‘authentic wisdom’
Phyllis Braxton, diversity equity inclusion specialist, and founder and CEO of Pink Consulting LLC, released her first book in March.
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‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ gives girl groups of ‘50s and ‘60s their due
‘I hope that now our culture shows a little more respect and has space for the women in this book.’
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Banned books by Black authors
One of the best ways to neutralize the impact of book banning is by reading these books and keeping the stories they tell alive.
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20 Hot Summer Reads
Here are our picks of some of the best books out this season.
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New book chronicles one family’s journey during Tulsa Race Massacre
‘Diving into what happened in Tulsa, I learned so much about the mechanics of how nationwide Black communities were decimated by federal and state policy.’
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Teach for America welcomes influential author of ‘Caste’ to Twin Cities
Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote lecture, entitled “Exposing America’s Invisible Scaffolding,” will be presented by Teach for America Twin Cities and the Minneapolis Foundation on April 28.
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Activist’s first book inspires young minds to continue march for justice
Like Joy, the character in the book, young Black and Brown kids can see themselves, their family, and their community on each beautifully illustrated page.
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Author found healing in sharing traumatic experience
In 2022, her years of writing resulted in her first book ‘November.’
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Dr. Verna inspires with new book ‘Power Lessons for Life’
‘People will want more power messages, more everyday examples they can use in their lives.’
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Local author shares lessons about grief in children’s book
Lehman Riley’s ‘Losing Lizzy’ imparts to children the tips and tools to process and overcome grief.
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Smartphones, social media as tools of Black liberation
‘Whether it was Frederick Douglass or Ida B. Wells, whether it was Dr. King in the evening news, whether it was Mamie Till in Jet Magazine—we need tools, media platforms, and technologies as a means of helping us get free.’
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Local author encourages austistic kids to overcome fears and explore
Just in time for Autism Awareness Month in April, Minnesota media personality Sheletta Brundidge is releasing a new picture book.
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Book Review: ‘We Are Meant To Rise’
Overall, the wealth of stories, poetry, and perspectives in ‘We Are Meant to Rise,’ leaves me filled with gratitude.
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MSNBC host Craig Melvin’s book celebrates dads, charts the redemption of his father
Craig Melvin ‘s work on NBC’s “Today” helped bring his own life and relationship with his father full circle.
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New book teaches kids about Black Wall Street
Few people know that the first bombs to ever fall on American soil destroyed this once-flourishing district in Tulsa, known as Black Wall Street, demolishing a once-vibrant Black neighborhood.
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Former Prince bodyguard recalls memories in debut memoir
For Prince former bodyguard and bandmate Wally Safford reflects on the icon’s legacy and Detroit connection.
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‘Reality in Chaos’ author crafts trials, travails of upscale sistas
Anyone who enjoyed the spirited camaraderie of homegirls in the UPN hit ‘Girlfriends’ will find ‘Reality in Chaos’ worth a look-see.