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Book Launch Inspires Children About the Career of an Architect

December 19, 2024 admin 0

As a respected Haskell Company architect of 26 years, Janel LeGard is proud to release her book, “You Can Be, ME TOO! A week in the Life of an Architect.” This inspirational children’s story book and coloring […]

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Poet and Activist Nikki Giovanni Passes Away at 81

December 13, 2024 admin 0

by Itoro N. Umontuen | Nikki Giovanni, an acclaimed poet and fierce activist, has passed away Monday at the age of 81. At her core, Giovanni wanted everyone to know being unapologetically Black allows all of […]

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Four Branches Releases Limited Editon Black Ops Bourbon

December 12, 2024 admin 0

Nine-Year Bourbon Finished in Rum Cask Honors Ric Prado CIA Operations Office and Author | Tampa, FL – In honor of legendary CIA Operations Officer, Ric Prado and all the elite Black Ops soldiers worldwide, Four Branches has created a limited-edition […]

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I Lived to Tell the Story: A Memoir of Love, Legacy, and Resilience – Hardcover Release February 11, 2025

December 10, 2024 admin 0

A powerful and heartfelt memoir of perseverance and triumph over tragedy from Tamika D. Mallory, trailblazing social justice leader and cofounder of the Women’s March. In this candid and defiant memoir, a follow-up to her […]

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Six Culturally Relevant Holiday Books to Add to Your Gift List

December 9, 2024 admin 0

  WORD IN BLACK — Diving into culturally relevant reading over the holidays can be transformative for Black students. Research indicates that reading can reduce stress by 68%, surpassing other relaxation methods such as listening […]

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Charles Cobb Headlines Black Author Series at Resistance Cafe

December 5, 2024 admin 0

Northside’s Cafe Resistance Book Store held a book signing with featured author, civil rights activist and career journalist, Charles E. Cobb, Jr. Cobb held a discussion on his new book, ‘This Nonviolent Stuff Will Get […]

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Black Author Releases 5 New Books for New Yisari Series That Celebrates Childhood and Embraces Play

November 22, 2024 admin 0

Nationwide — Ghanaian-American author Marjy Marj, best known for her dedication to promoting literacy and cultural representation, has unveiled her latest children’s books — the Yisari series. This captivating collection of books, already topping new release […]

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Celebrate the Holidays with Luther Vandross’ Classic Tune, “Every Year, Every Christmas,”  and the Novel it Inspired by Anthony Lamarr

November 13, 2024 admin 0

Have you ever heard a song and thought, “There’s a real story here. Somebody’s lived this song?” Novelist Anthony Lamarr remembers thinking this the first time he heard Luther Vandross’ Christmas song, “Every Year, Every […]

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Victoria Monét Pens Upcoming Children’s Book ‘Everywhere You Are’

October 16, 2024 admin 0

Victoria Monét hopes her new lyrical children’s book helps heal separation anxiety, “mom guilt,” and more. | Singer and songwriter Victoria Monét is expanding her creative portfolio with a lyrical children’s book. Next summer, the […]

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High School Junior Pens Self Help Book to Guide His Peers

August 29, 2024 admin 0

For his junior year, Riverside High School student Cameron Marshall’s goal is to be remembered for doing something good for his community. With a strong family support system and often described as ‘someone who absorbs […]

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