Author: Jennifer L. Anderson
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674067266
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 421
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Colonial Americans were enamored with the rich colors and silky surface of mahogany. As this exotic wood became fashionable, demand for it set in motion a dark, hidden story of human and environmental exploitation. Anderson traces the path from source to sale, revealing how prosperity and desire shaped not just people’s lives but the natural world.
Author: Mahogany L. Browne
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 059317643X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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A teen girl hiding the scars of a past relationship finds home and healing in the words of strong Black writers. A beautiful sophomore novel from a critically acclaimed author and poet that explores how words have the power to shape and uplift our world even in the midst of pain. "A true embodiment of the term Black Girl Magic.” –Booklist When Darius told Angel he loved her, she believed him. But five weeks after the incident, Angel finds herself in Brooklyn, far from her family, from him, and from the California life she has known. Angel feels out of sync with her new neighborhood. At school, she can’t shake the feeling everyone knows what happened—and that it was her fault. The only place that makes sense is Ms. G’s class. There, Angel’s classmates share their own stories of pain, joy, and fortitude. And as Angel becomes immersed in her revolutionary literature course, the words from Black writers like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Zora NEale Hurston speak to her and begin to heal the wounds of her past. This stunning novel weaves together prose, poems, and vignettes to tell the story of Angel, a young woman whose past was shaped by domestic violence but whose love of language and music and the gift of community grant her the chance to find herself again.
Author: Shaun King
Publisher: Dey Street Books
ISBN: 0358048001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A captivating memoir of change. A hope-filled sermon for change. A tactical blueprint for how we can each make change. Make Change is all three and all the more towards an equitable and just world." --Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist Activist and journalist Shaun King reflects on the events that made him one of the most prominent social justice leaders of our time and lays out a clear action plan for you to join the fight. As a leader of the Black Lives Matter movement, Shaun King has become one of the most recognizable and powerful voices on the front lines of civil rights in our time. His commitment to reforming the justice system and making America a more equitable place has brought challenges and triumphs, soaring victories and crushing defeats. Throughout his wide-ranging activism, King's commentary remains rooted in both exhaustive research and abundant passion. In Make Change, King offers an inspiring look at the moments that have shaped his life and considers the ways social movements can grow and evolve in this hyper-connected era. He shares stories from his efforts leading the Raise the Age campaign and his work fighting police brutality, while providing a roadmap for how to stay sane, safe, and motivated even in the worst of political climates. By turns infuriating, inspiring, and educational, Make Change will resonate with those who believe that America can--and must--do better.
Author: John Lewis
Publisher: Legacy Lit
ISBN: 1401303749
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
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From celebrated Congressman John Lewis comes an eyewitness account of history from a key member of the Civil Rights Movement and confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As we confront a startling rise in racism and hate speech and remain a culture scarred by social inequality, there's no better time to revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from than the late Representative John Lewis. In the final book published before his passing, Across That Bridge, Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging injustices and inspiring real change toward a freer, more peaceful society. The Civil Rights Movement gave rise to the protest culture we know today, and the experiences of leaders like Congressman Lewis, a close confidant to Martin Luther King, Jr., have never been more relevant. Despite more than forty arrests, physical attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the discipline and philosophy of nonviolence. Now, in an era in which the protest culture he helped forge has resurfaced as a force for change, Lewis' insights have never been more relevant. In this heartfelt book, Lewis explores the contributions that each generation must make to achieve change. Now featuring an updated introduction from the author addressing the Trump administration, Across that Bridge offers a strong and moral voice to guide our nation through an era of great uncertainty. Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work/Biography.
Author: Patrisse Cullors
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 125027298X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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From the Co-Founder of the #BlackLivesMatter, a bold, innovative, and humanistic approach to being a modern-day abolitionist In An Abolitionist’s Handbook, New York Times bestselling author, artist, and activist Patrisse Cullors charts a framework for how everyday artists, activists, and organizers can effectively fight for an abolitionist present and future. Filled with relatable pedagogy on the history of abolition, a reimagining of what reparations look like for Black lives, and real-life anecdotes from Cullors, An Abolitionist’s Handbook asks us to lead with love, fierce compassion, and precision. Readers will learn the 12 steps to change yourself and the world. An Abolitionist’s Handbook is for those who are looking to reimagine a world where communities are treated with dignity, care and respect. It gives us permission to move away from cancel culture and into visioning change and healing.
Author: Boris Pilnyak
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781468301533
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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An important stylistic force in twentieth-century Russian literature, Boris Pilnyak never shied from controversy.
Author: Jill Hopper
Publisher: Saraband
ISBN: 1912235943
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 221
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“A work of literature: beautifully written, meticulously structured and heart-rending.” Observer What if you knew from the beginning how your relationship was going to end? When Jill Hopper first met Arif, they were living in a shared house on the island of Osney in the River Thames. Surrounded by willow trees, birds and reflections, it was an idyllic home. But no sooner had they begun to fall in love than Arif was given the news that he had only a few months to live. Everyone told Jill to walk away, but she was already in too deep. Years later, Jill rediscovers Arif’s parting gift – an African seedpod – and finally sets out to trace the elusive patterns that shaped their relationship. The Mahogany Pod is a tender and vital account of what it means to live, and love, fully.
Author: Janasha Bradford
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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Educational, imaginative, and adventurous. Mahogany goes to Wall Street is a fun-filled, inspiring story that serves as an introduction to the Financial Market and amplifies the importance of making your dreams come true. With beautiful and vibrant illustrations, this BIPOC book will allow parents to have fun conversations with their children about subjects that aren't taught traditionally. Meet Mahogany! For a smart, sassy, imaginative, eight-year-old black girl from Charlottesville, a bedtime story can spark an idea. Mahogany and her three stuffed animal friends, a.k.a business partners, set out on an adventure to make their Flying Candy Machine real. She knows where the money is and the Magic of the Imagination lands them on Wall Street. Educating her friends along the way about the financial market, Mahogany knows that offering an IPO is a sure way they can acquire money to build the machine. The only thing standing in the way of her dreams is the fun snatchers. Will Mahogany & friends make it to Wall Street? What would you do if you had the coolest invention? Would you go on an adventure to make your dreams come true? Or would you let your fun-snatching parents stand in the way? This is the 1st book in the Mahogany and Friends Series crafted to fill a void in financial literacy that is readily available to children in a story format. Mahogany goes to Wall Street is the perfect children's picture book that will grow with the child, serve as a reference guide, and also educate the parents.
Author: Mahogany L. Browne
Publisher: Haymarket Books
ISBN: 1642596469
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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The long form poem is a practice of poetics in joy, gratitude, sadness, resilience and pain. This literary work serves as a practice of self-reflection and accountability in the wake of the prison system. This poem is dirge work acknowledging unjust atrocities, but reveling in our human resilience.
Author: Clayton Dissinger Mell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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