Black History Month: Inequality Fosters Injustice
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Black History Month: Inequality Fosters Injustice

“Racism separates, but it never liberates. Hatred generates fear, and fear once given a foothold; binds, consumes and imprisons. Nothing is gained from prejudice. No one benefits from racism.” ― Thurgood Marshall Books About Social Justice Just mercy : adapted for young people : a true story of the fight for justice  Bryan Stevenson The young…

Black History Month: Poets and Authors
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Black History Month: Poets and Authors

“We write for the same reason that we walk, talk, climb mountains or swim the oceans – because we can. We have some impulse within us that makes us want to explain ourselves to other human beings.” – Maya Angelou Writers are those who commits his or her thoughts, ideas, and feelings to paper. They…

Black History Month: Bringing History to Light
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Black History Month: Bringing History to Light

  Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history. Carter G. Woodson Facts @ Black History Month The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created by Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Carter…

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Bossypants Book Club (May 2019 Selection): Becoming by Michelle Obama

Book Overview An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States.  In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African-American to serve in…

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Women’s History Month: The Voices of the Future

Just as women in history set a strong foundation for Women’s History month – its time to highlight the future of women.  The following books spotlight those up and coming  voices now on the world stage.  Talented, brave and influential young women. Some are making stories now, while some are just starting.  These are the faces…

Women’s History Month: Women Who Changed the World

Women’s history month is dedicated to honoring the women who have come before us by telling their stories that made history.   It is hoped they provide future generations of girls and women the inspiration to not be afraid to step out and try and make their own history.  If you are interested in becoming inspired,…