Dr. Kendra Boyd, scholar and professor on Black business and economic history, urban history and migration, talked about her book Freedom Enterprise, Black Entrepreneurship and Racial Capitalism in Detroit. She was very informative and has thoroughly researched her topic.
Born March 1, Ralph Ellison wrote the classic novel, Invisible Man. He also wrote other books and a few were published posthumously.
W.E.B. Du Bois is another author born on February 23. Author of the classic, The Souls of Black Folk, Dr. Du Bois continued writing many more books on African Americans. Read more about this scholarly professor, writer, and civil rights activist here.
I saw a documentary film at my local library branch. The film, titled “Storming Caesar’s Palace,” documents black women who organized and literally stormed Caesar’s Palace to protest the lack of welfare funds for black women. The film was based on the book by the same title.
Also born February 23, Amos Wilson was a Pan Africanist, psychologist, and author. He passed away in 1995. Read more about this author here:
Here are just a few of his works.
Haki Madhubuti, poet, author of numerous books and founder of Third World Press celebrated his 84th birthday yesterday, February 23. To read more about this phenomenal man, click here.
Here are just a few of his works.
John Lewis was born February 20. Posting books about his life and legacy. Read more about him here.
Here are just a few books written by and about him.
Today, February 9, Alice Walker celebrates her 82nd birthday! Known for The Color Purple, Alice Walker has written essays, novels, and poetry. A few are show below. To read more about her, click here.
Born January 26, Angela Davis is a political activist, professor and author. Some of her notable books are:
Book 1: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Book 2: Women, Race, and Class
Book 3: Women, Culture, and Politics
Book 4: Her autobiography
Book: No Human Involved by Cheryl Neely
I listened virtually to this very difficult but much needed subject. NHI (no human involved: is an acronym used by law enforcement for marginalized black and brown girls who are murdered. Ms. Neely’s first chapter is about her friend, who disappeared and was found dead. Law enforcement’s indifference and lack of attention to this murder lead to many other murders which could have been prevented. The book presents additional information on other serial killings of black girls and women. Very disturbing but a must read to bring awareness to our community.
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