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For the Love of Botham
From the moment she took the call alerting her to his passing, she knew her life would never be the same.
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Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair Returns To The African American Museum This Saturday
Celebrating African American literacy and history, the 19thTulisoma South Dallas Book Fair returns Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, from noon-4 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park (3536 […]
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Booksellers sue over Texas law requiring them to rate books appropriateness
By Rebecca Schneid Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Two Texas bookstores and three national bookseller associations file suit over House Bill 900, which requires private booksellers to rate books […]
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Celeste Saves the City
Dallas resident Courtney Kelly has not only brought awareness to STEM-related careers with her new book but showcased her life story through the portrayal of the main character, Celeste. “The […]
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New Children’s Book, ‘I Love My Daddy,’ Further Dispels Myths about Black Fathers
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The 27-page book, complete with fascinating illustrations by Ananta Mohanta, celebrates what Whittington calls “the unique and special bond between a father […]
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Author Kevin Powell visits Urban Arts Center with latest book and poetry
By Raven Jordan Author, and human and civil rights activist Kevin Powell made a stop in Dallas on Apr. 10 as part of the tour for his 16th book, The […]
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DeSoto ISD Students Experience Read Across America Day with “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, Dr. Opal Lee
In observance of Read Across America Day, DeSoto ISD held an African American Read-In with “the grandmother of Juneteenth”, Dr. Opal Lee, and all district second-grade students in the DeSoto […]
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Tips on Choosing the Right University from HBCU Alumni + Ford Executive Ivan Boykin
Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Ford’s dedication goes beyond supporting HBCUs, opening the scope for those to join them in their mission to build a better world. “Our success isn’t […]
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America’s Largest Diverse Book Publisher Shares the Reads You Need
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black When it comes to selecting books for yourself or others, it can be hard to choose — let alone to know […]