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Author
Publisher
Atria / 37 Ink
Publication Date
2014
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
"In the spirit of "Waiting for Superman," a respected educator --whose advice has been solicited from the likes of Hillary Clinton, Cory Booker, and beyond-- presents a plan for educating the country's most educationally endangered group -- young men of color"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xii, 476 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"From one of our premier writers, scholars, and public intellectuals: a surprising, inspiring, often boldly infuriating, highly instructive and entertaining compendium of curiosities regarding African Americans. In 1934, 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro With Complete Proof: A Short Cut to the World History of the Negro was published by Joel A. Rogers, a largely self-educated black journalist and historian. Now with élan and erudition--and winning...
Author
Publisher
City Lights Books
Publication Date
c2012
Physical Desc
189 p. ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
""Sparing neither family nor self. he considers how the deck has always been stacked in his and other white people's favor. His candor is invigorating."-Publishers Weekly"One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation."-Michael Eric DysonThe old notion that "being white means never having to think about it" is being challenged on all fronts as whites are increasingly having to wrestle with what it means...
Author
Publisher
Tantor
Publication Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
10 audio discs (12 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In cities all over the country, refugees arrive daily. Lost Boys from Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeing Afghanistan and Vietnam: they come with nothing but the desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the face of tragedy and their ability to hold on to the virtues of family, love, and joy are a lesson for Americans. Clinical psychologist Mary Pipher moves beyond the headlines into the homes of refugees from around the...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Book Group
Publication Date
2020.
Physical Desc
xi, 256 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and inspiring, Conversations in Black offers sage wisdom for navigating race in a radically divisive America, and, with help from his mighty team of black intelligentsia, veteran journalist Ed Gordon creates hope and a timeless new narrative on what the future of black leadership should look like and how we can get there.