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Racism is NOT Black & White. Gary Younge’s new book is Dispatches from the Diaspora: From Nelson Mandela to Black Lives Matter.
Gay rights, corporate scheming, and family drama make for a taut and densely plotted episode on For All Mankind
The debate over Aunt Jemima and other food mascots and their own problematic brand marketing stirred up a lot of curiosity about food and race; these books about food and Black identity add to the conversation.
Twenties has a lot of potential, thanks in part to its diverse group of Black women. The stories are significant, addressing sexuality, racism, colorism, sexism, workplace drama, and ultimately, Black hope. But representation alone isn’t enough.
New books and research in African American history and culture. Recent or soon-to-be published books, which the African American Intellectual History Society feels would be of interest to readers. Regrettably the cost for some puts these out of reach of many - but there is always your public or school library. Suggest that these be ordered.
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