Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim An inspiring collection of essays by black women writers, curated by the founder of the popular book club Well-Read Black Girl, on the importance of recognizing ourselves in literature. Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor Examines the important historical role of the “Black travel guide to America” published from 1936 to 1966, celebrating the courage of Black-safe businesses that advanced race relations…
“The 24 Préludes in all major and minor keys, op. 28, can be placed among Chopin’s best compositions. The works have a special position in the piano literature as well.” (Hugo Leichtentritt)
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon When a live tweet of a horrific date reveals the unscrupulous dealings of an internet catfisher, three duped women make a pact to invest in themselves for six months, prompting one to pursue a dream career. Scoring with the Wrong Twin by Naima Simone Sophia pretends to be her…
Driving through the Avondale area this past weekend, a cluster of signs along the street piqued my interest. It was for a new school and I hastily entered the name into Google on my phone so that I could explore it further when I wasn’t driving. The name of the school is Magic City Acceptance…
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by Romano and Tenenti
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley 1948, Los Angeles: The mortgage payment’s coming due, so Easy Rawlins accepts the assignment of finding Daphne Monet, a blonde torch singer with a penchant for jazz and criminal black consorts. In his search through a sleazy, fearful city, he is lucky to be under the protection of the murderous Mouse who wants a piece of the…
