This compelling and important memoir from Patrisse Khan-Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement is one of the most important books of the year. The story of Barracoon is this: in December of 1927, Hurston began interviewing Kossola, the last survivor of the Clotida, the last American slave ship. My Best of Books include Non Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Memoir, and Short Stories. An extraordinary set of short fiction stories that span diverse universes in varying genres, while being at times gorgeous, compelling, and strange. |, A purple shampoo hack that will truly keep your blonde hair from going brassy, 10 reasons why you're dreaming about your ex, 7 ways to clean gunky earrings to make your bling sparkle like new, 10 tricks to make your hair look super shiny and healthy, Fire, water, earth, or air—here's what your zodiac element reveals about you, 15 ways your relationship changes after the honeymoon stage ends, 15 movies about love that are actually super depressing, “describe yourself like a white male author”.

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This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, Morgan Jerkins. Thanks to the work of African American authors, the world can better understand both the struggles and triumphs of Black people in America.

One of the year’s must-reads. A rewarding, powerful read. Edugyan’s writing—lush, vivid, and poignant—carries the reader through the many parts of the novel’s journey. Black people having to deal with the effect of white lies which propel life-threatening violence is not new thing courtesy of Poolside Patty and her ilk, articulates Asim, but a well-known and heart-breaking tradition of white American life. While not all the characters in A Lucky Man can be described as lucky, the nine short stories in this debut collection are interested in what it means to be a man. Here, the reader is privy to some of the most compelling poems that Tretheway has produced during her career as well as new poems that have been inspired by looking at her work in this context. The anthology, along with other projects of the African Poetry Book Fund, is credited with publishing the earliest work of rising African stars such as Warsan Shire, Safia Elhillo and Ladan Osman. These books by famous black authors each capture and celebrate the black experience. ": A Psychologist Explains the Development of Racial Identity, Southern Horrors and Other Writings: The Anti-Lynching Campaign of Ida B. A fascinating, innovative read. I hope this lists encourages you to read books written by Minorities, especially Black Women Writers. We Can’t Breathe: On Black Lives, White Lies, and the Art of Survival, Jabari Asim. In this careful, detailed portrayal of Lorraine Hansberry, the celebrated writer emerges as a devoted social activist and human being of extraordinary depth. Amongst the comedy and tragedy are real life lessons about identity, relationships, and the importance of cultural discussion in biracial families. Jabari Asim, former Washington Post editor and editor-in-chief of the NAACP’s The Crisis here delivers profound musings on race in contemporary America. Reading nothing but Black authors showed me all the ways I’ve missed seeing parts of my life so well described by others.

Issues of gender, race, and identity undergird a riveting, breezy tale of family, friendship, and of course love. The trilogy is composed of three works (The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Broken Kingdoms, and The Kingdom of Gods) that delight in the frailties of humans and gods in a rich fantasy setting. Princeton scholar Imani Perry charts the life and career of American writer and intellectual icon Lorraine Hansberry. This novel-in-verse earned author Elizabeth Acevedo the National Book Award, but fans have loved the work of the poet for years as she built a reputation as a national slam poetry champion. A profound and important read. Here, Obama meditates on what made her who she is today, shares advice on how she got there, and cheers for you to live your best life. New Generation African Poets: Tano, edited by Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani. Wells, 1892-1900, The Boondocks: Fresh for '01...You Suckas, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, Noughts & Crosses (Noughts & Crosses, #1), Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, The Boondocks: Because I Know You Don't Read the Newspaper, The 40 Most Popular Horror Novels of the Last 5 Years.
Reviewing my “read books” lists, I noticed that I had mostly read white male authors during the previous years. The Poet X, propelled by energetic prose and main character Xiomara’s effervescent spirit, is a must-have for any bookshelf. “We have been dreaming of freedom and carving out spaces for liberation since we arrived on these shores.” In Eloquent Rage, Cooper explores the legacy of black women’s resistance and power, the political uses of rage, and her troubled relationship to rage as a black woman wary of the “angry black woman” stereotype.


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