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Ever wonder what a man thinks when he can't provide for himself? Have you ever thought about what will happen to a man when taken out of his comfort zone? What happens when his body is incarcerated and his mind roams free. Take a journey thru the eyes of a man born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. After being a resident of the Department of Corrections only two things happen. You become better or worse because you will never be the same. Poetry...
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DISCLAIMER Those of you who may feel some of these writings were out of context, those of you who may feel insulted by some of these writings, those of you, who may think this writer doesn't know what he's talking about, and those of you, who may be getting angry at these writings, this is for all of you. Any form of negative reaction towards any of these writings will not... repeat, WILL NOT... be the responsibility of the writer! Charles Ramirez...
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In part one of "Biblical Prophetic Chronicles of the Last Generation," (The Final Revelation Revealed), ended with the Obama administration. This part two was held pending the outcomes of the election President Donald Trump. This final revelation of what's to come, evolves around these two administrations. I was led to hold these revelations for the benefit of their effect as waiting until many of the events, in the media are in the process of happening...
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Viral Spiral is a book that details the various dramatic aspects of the coronavirus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. Each poem is accompanied by colorful real-life photos of Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter content. The marriage of these photos with each jaw-dropping poem will overwhelm the reader.
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The growth of immigration, social diversity and advances in global technology have contributed to increased cultural exchange in human relationships and eventually an increase in intercultural marriages and relationships worldwide. This book focuses on the discourses of migration, mixedness, race, ethnicity, religion, gender and power, and their impact on the experiences of intercultural couples and parents. The intimate narratives and lived experiences...
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"The Fox and the Hawk" is unusual love prose with teaching moments, newest from Madison Avenue Publishers. "The Fox and the Hawk," is a refreshingly original short story with teaching moments for readers 7-years-old and up. Written by Barbara Kennedy (MPH/MSW), the story develops as does the tenuous relationship between a (girl) Fox and a (boy) Hawk, who start off with seemingly nothing in common except that they're hanging from the same tree at the...
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Dispel the hype and myths about Asian parenting and uncover the practical with this effective parenting guide .How do Asian parents prime their children for success from a young? Why do Asian kids do so well in math and science? What is the difference between an Asian upbringing and a Western one? Why do some Asian mothers see themselves as "tiger moms" while others shun the label? How do Asian parents deal with their children's failures? Is it sometimes...
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Finding love in America for a black woman is no easy feat... despite being strong, beautiful, and resilient in the face of many obstacles, Black women have remained steadfastly single. This book attempts to answer why, in addition to addressing several controversial issues, including how stereotypes play a role in how black women are perceived, and addressed by potential suitors. Part memoir, part guide, the author shares her views on love, how to...
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How to Raise Black Kids in a Racist World
#1 New Release in Teacher Resources and Student Life
Raising Confident Black Kids includes everything Black and multi-racial families need to know to raise empowered, confident children. From the realities of living while Black to age-appropriate ways to discuss racism with your children, educator M.J. Fievre provides a much-needed resource for parents of Black kids everywhere.
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In her first book, “The Presidency in Black and White”, journalist April Ryan examined race in America through her experience as a White House reporter. In this book, she shifts the conversation from the White House to every home in America. “At Mama's Knee” looks at race and race relations through the lessons that mothers transmit to their children. As a single African American mother in Baltimore, Ryan has struggled with each gut wrenching,...
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This is set in the rural part of America in the 1960s. A great deal of African Americans were still in the South, picking cotton, chopping cotton, and working on plantations. Little did we know that in the 1960s, there was an industrial revolution not only in the north with the steel mills, stockyards, constructions, and in others, like domestic jobs in the home, hotels, and for drivers in all aspects of transportation. Every Sunday morning, African...
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African-American women's lives and relationships are complex and at times, deliciously spicy. So, when two sisters decided to interview over twenty women about relationships, sex, spirituality, and self, the result was a fantastic collection of funny, sassy, and moving vignettes.
From Jackie, who still loves to have sex with her husband of 28 years, to Lady, who is considering the pro's and con's of her extramarital affair, to Ayoka, who recently...
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At last, after sixty years of adoption profiteering, these narratives paint a true portrait of adoption--from the back door--by those most affected. This collection, compiled by Korean adoptees, serves as a tribute to transracially adopted people sent all over the world. It has been hailed to be the first book to give Korean adoptees the opportunity to speak freely since the pioneering of intercountry adoption after the Korean War. If you were adopted,...
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Like all teens, African American teens find themselves wondering what they should or should not be doing and how they should behave toward each other -- only they often have no male role model in the home and negative models, like gang-banger, on the street. As they struggle to build their characters, they receive feedback from multiple sources, causing confusion. TRAINING BLACK SPIRIT offers a guide through the fog of adolescence by providing a personal...
17) Self-Love for Black Women: Heal From the Racial, Relationship, and Childhood Trauma That's Holding Y
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As a black woman, you've navigated a world that often overlooks your struggles and diminishes your worth. But what if you could break free from the chains of societal expectations and embrace your true self? In "Self-Love for Black Women," Nya Love takes you on a transformative journey, offering practical tools and strategies to help you overcome past traumas, improve relationships, and cultivate unshakable self-worth. From childhood wounds to racial...
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In this spellbinding memoir, popular CNN anchor Zain E. Asher pays tribute to her mother's strength and determination to raise four successful children in the shadow of tragedy.
Awaiting the return of her husband and young son from a road trip, Obiajulu Ejiofor receives shattering news. There's been a fatal car crash, and one of them is dead.
In Where the Children Take Us, Obiajulu's daughter, Zain E. Asher, tells the story of her mother's harrowing...
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First, In What Brothers Think, What Sistahs Know, the bold and beautiful Denene Milner and Nick Chiles gave the real deal of love and relationships. It was hailed as the African American Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. Then, in What Brothers Think, What Sistahs Know About Sex, the savvy super couple told African American daters and maters how to get it on and heat it up in the bedroom -- or wherever else couple may find themselves. Now Nick...
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From the hair color and style, body-type, shape to etiquette and level of femininity of Asian women, Boye de Mente takes the reader into full detail with Women of the Orient chapters including: o The women of Japan o The women of Korea o The women of Taiwan & Hong Kong o The women of Thailand o The Women of Vietnam o And lastly the Women of the Philippines... In Women of the Orient, Boye De Mente, reveals Asia's exotic cities and explores the unique...
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