Written by C.C. Lyons, Alpha Females Unleashed: From the Boardroom to the Bedroom takes a look at how strong women, known as Alphas, tend to take charge and what that might mean for life and future happiness. She presented a wide range of ideas, but all coming back to the notion that knowing the ins and outs of an Alpha Female can help both men and women be their best selves for their partners, coworkers, and families.
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This list is a (short) collection of fiction written by Black women about Black womanhood. Do I really have to say that I recommend them?
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So You Want To Talk About Race is a hybrid memoir and guidebook for discussing some of the toughest topics here in the U.S. Oluo uses her history and background to insert common racial topics onto her life, showing how the missteps of the majority population create a challenging world for people with Brown skin. Written to and for non-People of Color, So You Want To Talk About Race cuts to the heart of why this subject is so difficult.
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This week I diverged from my normal Friday Reads post to give you some context into the two books I featured. I focused all of this post on our recent homeschool days and I think you’ll like the change. Read on to learn more about the changes we’re making to our schooling schedule and the adventure we had this week.
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In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston traveled to Africatown, a small settlement in Georgia, to document the first-hand account of a man named Cudjo Lewis. Barracoon is the culmination of interviews Hurston collected over multiple trips about Lewis' life, including his capture, enslavement, and eventual release.
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Here in LA, celebrations that include lots of food, dancing, and activities, have been happening for the last few weeks. What better way to celebrate my first Top Ten Tuesday that with 10 books to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Summer means we're halfway through 2018 and that I'm halfway through my reading challenge for this year. Proof that I’m doing something when I’m away from my computer.
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I’ve missed you guys. In a longer than usual Friday Reads post, catch up with what the Scully Women are reading and doing.
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An American Marriage is a hard book to ignore. That shiny "Oprah's Book Club" sticker pulls you in, just long enough to read the dust jacket. It must be good, right? Knowing very little about Tayari Jones before her book blew up, I'm grateful that her beautiful writing is being celebrated.
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The #Sipandread photo series is inspired by the beauty of book covers and the amateur photography I post on social media. Plus I drink coffee in the morning and (sometimes) wine in the evening. Enjoy!
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I took a little reading and writing break, but now I'm back with more books! Are we reading any of the same books into the weekend?
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In 2011, Micheaux-Nelson published the young adult, historical fiction novel, No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller. But she wasn't done there. She wanted to be able to share this story with a younger audience, so in 2015, she published The Book Itch.
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I took a little reading and writing break, but now I'm back with more books! Are we reading any of the same books into the weekend?
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Millennial writers are speaking up and demanding attention. To help you join the revolution, here is a list of new (or newish) books written to help you rise up and fight for black liberation everywhere.
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I was excited about this book the moment I heard about it. I don't gravitate to poetry but I like to branch out and plus- this book has Beyonce in the title. It HAS to be good. With all the accolades, I expected this collection to be show stopping. But that wasn't the case for me.
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This post is to say that if you decide to protest current gun laws, your activism should include the lives of Black and Brown people who have also been victims. The narrative around Black gun death is very different than the (mostly) open arms policy the Parkland students are getting. Why do you think that is?
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Sure, you have some time to read, but you may not have time to drive all over town looking for a good read. In that case, I've got you covered. I found a way to make my time away from the library just as valuable.
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Writing is a passion and while I write, I like to get fired up by listening to passionate music. I recently realized that I love slow R&B or something that has a nice rhythm. If I can get away from my highly disruptive little ones, I turn on Spotify and I jam out. Here are my top 5 albums to listen to while I'm writing.
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Have you set your reading goals yet? I did. They feel a bit out of reach but I have a plan to help me achieve them. Instead of my normal "Friday Reads" post, enjoy a look at some reading stratgies to help you (and me) reach our reading goals.
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I got to know her work through her 2015 publication, Bad Feminist. From there I have followed her book tours, writing engagements, and social media. While her writing has always been a reflection of her life, Hunger gets even more personal.
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