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.
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Iconic wordsmith strikes again with fascinating ‘The Awkward Black Man’
Taut narratives collect an array of remarkably imperfect people in ‘The Awkward Black Man.’
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Minnesota’s Black Community Project receives ‘Book of the Year’ honor
Minnesota’s Black Community Project was recently notified that their book entitled ‘Minnesota’s Black Community in the 21st Century” was recently honored with a book award.
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New book cast loving spotlight on the ‘Sistas’
‘Every child should have the opportunity to learn about the outstanding contributions of these sistas.’
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Book Review: ‘My Life in the Purple Kingdom’
‘My Life in the Purple Kingdom’ is a good read for fans of Prince and the Minneapolis Sound.
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Social justice gets ‘made easy’
Minnesota-based author Aaron Grier recently wrote and published two books about race ‘Allyship made Easy’ and ‘Social Justice Made Easy.’
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‘The Path of Kingdoms’ paints image-rich narrative
In ‘The Path of the Kingdoms,’ descriptions paint a detailed, life-like word canvas of subtle immediacy vivid as viewing a movie.
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‘If You See Me’ offers a remarkable glimpse into the Minneapolis sound
Veteran pop-funkster Pepé Willie teams up with accomplished author Tony Kiene to entertain music lovers, especially Prince fans, with the page-turning ‘If You See Me.’
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Demanding representation for books and beyond
According to W.D. Foster-Graham, now seven counties in the Twin Cities metro area plus St. Paul, Rochester, and St. Cloud, offer his books and other Black authors that he has requested.
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Author writes the book he wants to read
‘Never Give Up’ should resonate especially well with Twin Cities readers who’ve seen the rise of Justice Alan Page and State Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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Black writers talk healing and the importance of shared experiences
The Collaborative’s stated mission is to ‘jointly address the community needs and amplify the voices of local Black writers. We must write our own stories…storytellers have the power to change our current reality.’
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‘A Garden of Black Joy’: Local author explores the possibilities of Black utopia
‘A Garden of Black Joy’ delves deeply into why poetry is a profoundly critical tool for guiding and finding joy.
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Angela Henry’s offers another thriller with ‘Doing it To Death’
Fans of mystery novelist Angela Henry’s Kendra Clayton series, rejoice. Delightfully intrepid, crime-solving sleuth Clayton is back.
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‘In Search of the Gingerbread Man’ offers savory family fun
Local children’s book author and illustrator Timi Bliss once again delves into children’s folklore with ‘In Search of the Gingerbread Man.’
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In Black Ink advances cause of children’s education
‘Towards an African Education: Selected Writings on the Education and Development of Children of African Heritage’ edited by Mahmoud El-Kati, is the newest offering from In Black Ink.