MARDI GRAS!

MARDI GRAS!

Mardi Gras is always celebrated on a Tuesday, and this year it was on February 16. It is sometimes referred to as Fat Tuesday, because people indulge in all kinds of foods before fasting for Lent, usually observed by Christians. While it marks the beginning of the Christian Lent season, Mardi Gras is recognized by…

Black Voices: Nonfiction
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Black Voices: Nonfiction

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…