Dispelling the Myth of the Angry Black Woman "We Are Not Angry, We Are M.A.D." (Misunderstood, Angry & Devalued): "We Are Not Angry, We Are M.A.D." (M [Book]
"Dispelling the Myth of the Ang" is a thought-provoking exploration that challenges and redefines widely held cultural beliefs. This compelling book dives deep into the narratives that have shaped societal perceptions, providing readers with a fresh perspective backed by thorough research and insightful analysis.The book takes you on an enlightening journey, examining the roots of these myths and how they have influenced our world. It not only dismantles these fallacies but also stimulates critical thinking by presenting new evidence and arguments that encourage readers to question conventional wisdom.Ideal for readers who are keen on expanding their understanding of cultural sociology and anthropology, "Dispelling the Myth of the Ang" serves as a vital resource for anyone committed to lea
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The Kosher Capones: A History of Chicago's Jewish Gangsters [Book]
The Kosher Capones tells the fascinating story of Chicago's Jewish gangsters from Prohibition into the 1980s. Author Joe Kraus traces these gangsters through the lives, criminal careers, and conflicts of Benjamin "Zuckie the Bookie" Zuckerman, last of the independent West Side Jewish bosses, and Lenny Patrick, eventual head of the Syndicate's "Jewish wing."These two men linked the early Jewish gangsters of the neighborhoods of Maxwell Street and Lawndale to the notorious Chicago Outfit that emerged from Al Capone's criminal confederation. Focusing on the murder of Zuckerman by Patrick, Kraus introduces us to the different models of organized crime they represented, a raft of largely forgotten Jewish gangsters, and the changing nature of Chicago's political corruption. Hard-to-believe anecd
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New Books to Read, 2024 | Sweetness in the Skin, Ishi Robinson | Coming of Age Stories
Pumkin Patterson dreams of a life beyond her Jamaican hometown. But what we dream of and where we belong aren’t always the same thing…
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We Were Girls Once - Aiwanose Odafen
When reading the 2nd chapter, I wondered why the story sounded familiar. Turns out it continues the story from Tomorrow I Become a Woman. A book that did to me what Betrayal in the city by Francis Imbuga had done to me back in highschool: Gripped me emotionally & I heavily resonated with the themes addressed. The last few chapters of this one got to me mainly because of the #rejectfinancebill protests in Kenya held not so long ago. It was a mid read. #bookrecommendation #africannovel #2024books
Voodoo, Hoodoo and Conjure in African American Literature : James S. Mellis
Voodoo, Hoodoo and Conjure in African American Literature : From the earliest slave narratives to modern fiction by the likes of Colson Whitehead and Jesmyn Ward, African American authors have drawn on African spiritual practices as literary inspiration, and as a way to maintain a connection to Africa. This volume has collected new essays about the multiple ways African American authors have incorporated Voodoo, Hoodoo and Conjure in their work. Among the authors covered are F...
