Do Right By Me

Author : Valerie I. Harrison,Kathryn Peach D'Angelo
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781439919958

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Do Right by Me by Valerie I. Harrison,Kathryn Peach D'Angelo Pdf

For decades, Katie D’Angelo and Valerie Harrison engaged in conversations about race and racism. However, when Katie and her husband, who are white, adopted Gabriel, a biracial child, Katie’s conversations with Val, who is black, were no longer theoretical and academic. The stakes grew from the two friends trying to understand each other’s perspectives to a mother navigating, with input from her friend, how to equip a child with the tools that will best serve him as he grows up in a white family. Through lively and intimate back-and-forth exchanges, the authors share information, research, and resources that orient parents and other community members to the ways race and racism will affect a black child’s life—and despite that, how to raise and nurture healthy and happy children. These friendly dialogues about guarding a child’s confidence and nurturing positive racial identity form the basis for Do Right by Me. Harrison and D’Angelo share information on transracial adoption, understanding racism, developing a child’s positive racial identity, racial disparities in healthcare and education, and the violence of racism. Do Right by Me also is a story about friendship and kindness, and how both can be effective in the fight for a more just and equitable society.

Author : Harold Bloom
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : African American authors
ISBN : 9781438115160

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Alice Walker by Harold Bloom Pdf

Presents a biography of author Alice Walker along with critical views of her work.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1504 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006281369

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Catalog of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Alice Walker
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781453223970

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The Color Purple by Alice Walker Pdf

The Pulitzer Prize– and National Book Award–winning novel is now a new, boldly reimagined film from producers Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg, starring Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and Fantasia Barrino. A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick Celie has grown up poor in rural Georgia, despised by the society around her and abused by her own family. She strives to protect her sister, Nettie, from a similar fate, and while Nettie escapes to a new life as a missionary in Africa, Celie is left behind without her best friend and confidante, married off to an older suitor, and sentenced to a life alone with a harsh and brutal husband. In an attempt to transcend a life that often seems too much to bear, Celie begins writing letters directly to God. The letters, spanning 20 years, record a journey of self-discovery and empowerment guided by the light of a few strong women. She meets Shug Avery, her husband’s mistress and a jazz singer with a zest for life, and her stepson’s wife, Sofia, who challenges her to fight for independence. And though the many letters from Celie’s sister are hidden by her husband, Nettie’s unwavering support will prove to be the most breathtaking of all. The Color Purple has sold more than five million copies, inspired an Academy Award-nominated film starring Oprah Winfrey and directed by Steven Spielberg, and been adapted into a Tony-winning Broadway musical. Lauded as a literary masterpiece, this is the groundbreaking novel that placed Walker “in the company of Faulkner” (The Nation), and remains a wrenching—yet intensely uplifting—experience for new generations of readers. This ebook features a new introduction written by the author on the 25th anniversary of publication, and an illustrated biography of Alice Walker including rare photos from the author’s personal collection. The Color Purple is the 1st book in the Color Purple Collection, which also includes The Temple of My Familiar and Possessing the Secret of Joy.

Author : Marcellea Dorsey
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-08
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781640826830

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The Heart and Soul of Marcellea by Marcellea Dorsey Pdf

This book is about being in love, then having problems with it. Until I found myself out of love. And where do I go? Where do I turn to next? How was I going to make it through another day broken and with a heavy heart? Sequentially, I turned to GOD. I was lost, and GOD found me. Where I felt like in many places I didn’t belong, JESUS claimed me. I found myself having conversations with GOD. And HE spoke back. Helping me to find myself in HIM. Seeing the world through HIS eyes. That when it got to the end of this book, as surely as the LORD lives, I know who I am, what my purpose is, and why I am here. I pray that those of you that read this book also find yourself and your GOD-given purpose in life. And if this book saves at least one soul, praise and glory be to GOD in the name of JESUS let the REDEEMED say AMEN!

Author : Alan Aldridge
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1998-10-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780857128805

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The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics by Alan Aldridge Pdf

The Beatles: Illustrated Lyrics is the only major collection of illustrated The Beatles: Illustrated Lyrics is the only major collection of illustrated The Beatles lyrics available. Originally published in 1969, this book has become a symbol of an era, a must-have for Beatles fans and a brilliant tribute to the band that changed a generation. Quotes from John, Paul, George and Ringo provide candid, witty, insightful commentary on the songs and their origins. Clarification of controversial lyrics is offered by the only true authorities, The Beatles themselves. All the famous songs are included – from Can’t Buy Me Love and A Hard Day’s Night to Rocky Raccoon, Revolver and Yellow Submarine. Lavish full colour illustrations by internationally famous artists and specially commissioned photographs reflect the psychedelic world The Beatles lived in and the whole generation and pop culture they influenced.

Author : Teresa N. Washington
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0253003199

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Our Mothers, Our Powers, Our Texts by Teresa N. Washington Pdf

"Washington writes supple and thoughtful prose and creatively integrates African and African-derived terminology, which never distract the reader. I consider Our Mothers, Our Powers, Our Texts not only a brilliant study, but also a model to be emulated." —Ousseynou B. Traore, William Patterson University Àjé is a Yoruba word that signifies a spiritual power of vast potential, as well as the human beings who exercise that power. Although both men and women can have Àjé, its owners and controllers are women, the literal and cosmic Mothers who are revered as the gods of society. Because of its association with female power, its invisibility and profundity, Àjé is often misconstrued as witchcraft. However, as Teresa N. Washington points out in Our Mothers, Our Powers, Our Texts, Àjé is central to the Yoruba ethos and cosmology. Not only does it underpin the concepts of creation and creativity, but as a force of justice and retribution, Àjé is essential to social harmony and balance. As Africans were forced into exile and enslavement, they took Àjé with them and continued its work of creating, destroying, harming, and healing in the New World. Washington seeks out Àjé’s subversive power of creation and re-creation in a diverse range of Africana texts, from both men and women, from both oral and contemporary literature, and across space and time. She guides readers to an understanding of the symbolic, methodological, and spiritual issues that are central to important works by Africana writers but are rarely elucidated by Western criticism. She begins with an examination of the ancient forms of Àjé in Yoruba culture, which creates a framework for innovative readings of important works by Africana writers, including Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Ben Okri, Wole Soyinka, Jamaica Kincaid, and Ntozake Shange. This rich analysis will appeal to readers of Africana literature, African religion and philosophy, feminist studies, and comparative literature.

Author : Lynn Simmons
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-13
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781257046263

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The Woman I've Become by Lynn Simmons Pdf

The Woman I've Become is a poetic journey that explores the highs and lows of Identity,Self-growth,Learning and Loving, Self-confidence, Moving on and becoming who you are meant to be. Whether you are male or female, we are constantly becoming. So I sincerely invite you to take an emotional chronological journey with me, and I thank you in advance for your company!

Author : J.A. Hitchcock
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442251182

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Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web by J.A. Hitchcock Pdf

The world has changed drastically over the past decade. The Internet has had a huge part in that, as it has made the world more accessible to anyone of any age, race, or gender. Used for entertainment, education, shopping, dating and more, the internet has provided a whole new virtual world for everyone to enjoy. But with the good also comes the bad—and for kids and teens these days, the bad has becomes a constant threat from cyberbullies and cyberstalking. J. A. Hitchcock began to have an interest in cyberstalking and cyberbullies in 1996 when she blew the whistle on a literary agency scam. They stole her identity and began posting messages online pretending to be her; and that was only the beginning of a barrage of threats. When she contacted local police they had never had an internet-related case and couldn’t help her, so she taught herself how to track down online criminals, how to handle the situation, and how to stay safer online. After 10 years of being a victim, her cyberstalkers were brought to justice. Unfortunately, not all internet crime stories end with a happy ending. Really, anyone of any age can become the target of a cyberbully. And quite honestly, victims are getting younger and younger every year when it comes to being cyberbullied. Throughout Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web, Hitchcock explains how someone can become victim to cyberbullying and how they can stay safer online. Offering victims, and parents, the chance to be able to relate to and truly understand the unfortunate reality of cyberbullying through real-life examples of what happened to someone who had been through a similar situation. For much-needed practical advice, from an expert who truly understands the threat of cybercrime, this is a must-have resource to combat the ever-growing problem of internet crime in our society.

Author : Katori Hall
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : African American women
ISBN : 9780822222958

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Hoodoo Love by Katori Hall Pdf

Up-and-coming dramatist Rajiv Joseph is an artist of original talent. --NY Times. Irresistibly odd and exciting...This darkly humorous drama is Rajiv Joseph's most satisfying work. --NY Daily News. This wondrous strange two-hander finds as much humor as

Author : E. C. Coleman
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445656595

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The Book of the Grail by Josephus by E. C. Coleman Pdf

The Forgotten Early Account of the Arthurian Legend

Author : Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781645176336

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The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics by Editors of Thunder Bay Press Pdf

Every one of the Beatles' songs has been illustrated in style. Includes photography, illustration and artwork to accompany the full lyrics of each song.

Author : Neil Smith
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345808165

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Boo by Neil Smith Pdf

Boo is the highly anticipated debut novel from one of the most incomparable voices in Canadian literature: Bang Crunch author Neil Smith. Oliver Dalrymple, nicknamed "Boo" because of his pale complexion and staticky hair, is an outcast at his Illinois middle school--more interested in biology and chemistry than the friendship of other kids. But after a tragic accident, Boo wakes up to find himself in a very strange sort of heaven: a town populated only by 13-year-old Americans. While he desperately wants to apply the scientific method to find out how this heaven works (broken glass grows back; flashlights glow without batteries; garbage chutes plummet to nowhere), he's confronted by the greatest mystery of all--his peers. With the help of his classmate Johnny, who was killed at the same time, Boo begins to figure out what exactly happened to them (and who they really were back in America) through this story about growing up, staying young and the never-ending heartbreak of being 13.

Author : Sandra Adell
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780252097812

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Contemporary Plays by African American Women by Sandra Adell Pdf

African American women have increasingly begun to see their plays performed from regional stages to Broadway. Yet many of these artists still struggle to gain attention. In this volume, Sandra Adell draws from the vital wellspring of works created by African American women in the twenty-first century to present ten plays by both prominent and up-and-coming writers. Taken together, the selections portray how these women engage with history as they delve into--and shake up--issues of gender and class to craft compelling stories of African American life. Gliding from gritty urbanism to rural landscapes, these works expand boundaries and boldly disrupt modes of theatrical representation. Selections: Blue Door , by Tanya Barfield; Levee James , by S. M. Shephard-Massat; Hoodoo Love , by Katori Hall; Carnaval , by Nikkole Salter; Single Black Female , by Lisa B. Thompson; Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine , by Lynn Nottage; BlackTop Sky , by Christina Anderson; Voyeurs de Venus , by Lydia Diamond; Fedra , by J. Nicole Brooks; and Uppa Creek: A Modern Anachronistic Parody in the Minstrel Tradition , by Keli Garrett.

Author : 里中哲彦,遠山修司
Publisher : 秀和システム
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9784798050850

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ﾋﾞｰﾄﾙｽﾞが伝えたかったこと歌詞の背景&誤訳の深層 by 里中哲彦,遠山修司 Pdf

英語翻訳家とビートルズ研究家による、ビートルズ楽曲の「正しい解釈」。