Single Black Female

Author : Tracy Brown
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466841000

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Single Black Female by Tracy Brown Pdf

Tracy Brown's Single Black Female is a taut, edgy, deftly spun novel about four friends grappling with the dramatic twists and turns of life, love and what it means to “make it” in America. Ivy Donovan is a successful stylist, entrepreneur, and single mom who has been loyal to her sons’ father, Michael, who’s serving a lengthy prison sentence. But life has gotten lonely over the years, and Ivy wants more for herself. Michael, however, isn’t about to lose his family. Coco Norris is well-off, single, childless, and struggling with her allegiance to emotionally unavailable men. When she finds a man who seems like he can give her everything she has ever wanted, Coco soon discovers that she has taken on more than she can possibly handle. Deja Maddox is a real estate agent who is married to Bobby, a police sergeant with the NYPD. They have assimilated, looking down on anything that doesn’t fit their buttoned-up, polished life. But Deja isn’t as satisfied as she would like everyone to believe. When Deja’s past returns with a vengeance, she’s forced to face herself as her “perfect” life begins to crumble. Nikki Diamond is a savvy, self-made businesswoman and social media darling who lives large and with no regrets. She’s also Deja’s little sister and thinks her sister can have so much more than her ho-hum marriage. And Nikki is all too happy to lend a “helping” hand to make that happen. Things come to a head when Ivy’s youngest son, Kingston, is caught up in a polarizing encounter with the NYPD. Everyone must figure out where they stand, including Bobby, who suddenly has to decide if his “blue life” matters more to him than his Black life and the Black lives of those he loves. Single Black Female highlights the nuances of Black love, the often tested bonds of Black families, what it means to face the world as a Black man and the joy and pain of being a Black woman.

Author : Lisa B. Thompson
Publisher : Samuel French, Incorporated
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0573699585

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Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson Pdf

A story that explores the lives of two African American professional women as they work through issues of finding love and acceptance in present-day Harlem, New York.

Author : Eletra S. Gilchrist
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780739170885

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Experiences of Single African-American Women Professors by Eletra S. Gilchrist Pdf

Experiences of Single African-American Women Professors: With this Ph.D., I Thee Wed, edited by Eletra S. Gilchrist, explores the unique lived experiences of single African-American women professors. This volume, designed by and for an academic audience, addresses the dating and mating complexities of the population under study by combining autoethnographic accounts with empirical research and theoretical concepts.

Author : Shawn James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798673050392

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Why 70 Percent Of Black Women Are Single by Shawn James Pdf

Statistics state that 70 Percent of Black women are single. And many believe that it's because Black women can't find a "good" Black man. However, what's keeping Black women single isn't a shortage of "good" Black men it's the fact that most Black women have learned a life paradigm from her mother that prevents her from having a successful relationship with any man. In this eBook Shawn James explains all the historical, economic, political and social reasons leading to many Black women being single and how many of the approaches Black women have learned growing up from their mothers and grandmothers will keep them single and their daughters single in some cases for the rest of their lives.

Author : Shahrazad Ali
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015018997885

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The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman by Shahrazad Ali Pdf

Author : Rebecca Traister
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476716572

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All the Single Ladies by Rebecca Traister Pdf

"Today, only twenty percent of Americans are wed by age twenty-nine, compared to nearly sixty percent in 1960. The Population Reference Bureau calls it a 'dramatic reversal.' [This book presents a] portrait of contemporary American life and how we got here, through the lens of the single American woman, covering class, race, [and] sexual orientation, and filled with ... anecdotes from ... contemporary and historical figures"--

Author : Deborah Mathis
Publisher : Agate Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781572846289

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Sole Sisters by Deborah Mathis Pdf

The news is not good for black women when it comes to finding a partner. Where not long ago there were roughly two married women to every single woman, those numbers have gradually reversed over the past few decades--now, more than 60 percent of black women have either never married or are divorced. These numbers are far greater than those of any other social group, and the trend shows no sign of reversing. Mathis brings the skills of an astute veteran journalist and the passions of an attentive and articulate storyteller to uncovering the truths in single black women’s lives today. Sole Sisters is certain to ignite public debate on how and why so many black women remain single and spark discussion as to what semi-permanent singlehood means for so many.

Author : Zakiya Dalila Harris
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982160159

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The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Pdf

A Hulu Original Series Coming Soon “Riveting, fearless, and vividly original” (Emily St. John Mandel, New York Times bestselling author), this instant New York Times bestseller explores the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet against the starkly white backdrop of New York City book publishing. Twenty-six-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is tired of being the only Black employee at Wagner Books. Fed up with the isolation and microaggressions, she’s thrilled when Harlem-born and bred Hazel starts working in the cubicle beside hers. They’ve only just started comparing natural hair care regimens, though, when a string of uncomfortable events elevates Hazel to Office Darling, and Nella is left in the dust. Then the notes begin to appear on Nella’s desk: LEAVE WAGNER. NOW. It’s hard to believe Hazel is behind these hostile messages. But as Nella starts to spiral and obsess over the sinister forces at play, she soon realizes that there’s a lot more at stake than just her career. Having joined Wagner Books to honor the legacy of Burning Heart, a novel written and edited by two Black women, she had thought that this animosity was a relic of the past. Is Nella ready to take on the fight of a new generation? “Poignant, daring, and darkly funny, The Other Black Girl will have you stressed and exhilarated in equal measure through the very last twist” (Vulture). The perfect read for anyone who has ever felt manipulated, threatened, or overlooked in the workplace.

Author : Saraciea J. Fennell
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250763419

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Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed by Saraciea J. Fennell Pdf

Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope In Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed, bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These fifteen original pieces delve into everything from ghost stories and superheroes, to memories in the kitchen and travels around the world, to addiction and grief, to identity and anti-Blackness, to finding love and speaking your truth. Full of both sorrow and joy, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is an essential celebration of this rich and diverse community. The bestselling and award-winning contributors include Elizabeth Acevedo, Cristina Arreola, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Naima Coster, Natasha Diaz, Saraciea J. Fennell, Kahlil Haywood, Zakiya Jamal, Janel Martinez, Jasminne Mendez, Meg Medina, Mark Oshiro, Julian Randall, Lilliam Rivera, and Ibi Zoboi.

Author : LoveWhatMatters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781501169144

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Love What Matters by LoveWhatMatters Pdf

In the bestselling tradition of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Humans of New York comes a collection of authentic, emotional, and inspiring stories about life’s most important moments, as curated by the editors at Love What Matters. “90% of the reads bring me to tears. I just can't believe the love this world truly has when all we see is hate. This is so uplifting.” —Shelsea Where do you go when you want to feel inspired? When you want to forget about the divisiveness and the anger? For over five million people, that place is Love What Matters, a digital platform dedicated to finding and sharing the daily moments of kindness, compassion, and love that so often go overlooked. This curated collection of powerful stories features first person accounts and photographs that perfectly capture each moment: A husband learning he’s about to be a dad. A new mom embracing her body. A cashier inadvertently teaching a young girl a lesson about patience. A bagel from a stranger that saved a homeless man’s life. From long overdue adoptions to military heroes returning home; from a fireman’s touching 9/11 tribute to what an old dinner plate found at a bake sale can teach us all about life—these are the moments that matter. They are genuine. Authentic. Raw. And they are perfect in their imperfection—just like all of us. You will no doubt experience goosebumps and tears, but this mosaic of life’s moments will leave you with something even more profound: a reminder that, in the end, love always wins. “This really is the best page on Facebook. It renews your love of humanity. There are still good people. We need more reports of acts of kindness.” —Johnny

Author : Carolyn Marie Wilkins
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780826273086

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They Raised Me Up by Carolyn Marie Wilkins Pdf

At the height of the cocaine-fueled 1980s, Carolyn Wilkins left a disastrous marriage in Seattle and, hoping to make it in the music business, moved with her four-year-old daughter to a gritty working-class town on the edge of Boston. They Raised Me Up is the story of her battle to succeed in the world of jam sessions and jazz clubs—a man’s world where women were seen as either sex objects or doormats. To survive, she had to find a way to pay the bills, overcome a crippling case of stage fright, fend off a series of unsuitable men, and most important, find a reliable babysitter. Alternating with Carolyn’s story are the stories of her ancestors and mentors—five musically gifted women who struggled to realize their dreams at the turn of the twentieth century: Philippa Schuyler, whose efforts to “pass” for white inspired Carolyn to embrace her own black identity despite her “damn near white” appearance and biracial child; Marjory Jackson, the musician and single mother whose dark complexion and flamboyant lifestyle raised eyebrows among her contemporaries in the snobby, color-conscious world of the African American elite; Lilly Pruett, the daughter of an illiterate sharecropper whose stunning beauty might have been her only ticket out of the “Jim Crow” South; Ruth Lipscomb, the country girl who dreamed, against all odds, of becoming a concert pianist and realized her improbable ambition in 1941; Alberta Sweeney, who survived a devastating personal tragedy by relying on the musical talent and spiritual stamina she had acquired growing up in a rough-and-tumble Kansas mining town. They Raised Me Up interweaves memoir with family history to create an entertaining, informative, and engrossing read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in African American or women’s history or to readers simply looking for an intriguing story about music and family.

Author : Vett Vandiver
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300583752

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Single Black Female Addicted to College by Vett Vandiver Pdf

Author : Despina Stratigakos
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781400880294

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Where Are the Women Architects? by Despina Stratigakos Pdf

A timely and important search for architecture's missing women For a century and a half, women have been proving their passion and talent for building and, in recent decades, their enrollment in architecture schools has soared. Yet the number of women working as architects remains stubbornly low, and the higher one looks in the profession, the scarcer women become. Law and medicine, two equally demanding and traditionally male professions, have been much more successful in retaining and integrating women. So why do women still struggle to keep a toehold in architecture? Where Are the Women Architects? tells the story of women's stagnating numbers in a profession that remains a male citadel, and explores how a new generation of activists is fighting back, grabbing headlines, and building coalitions that promise to bring about change. Despina Stratigakos's provocative examination of the past, current, and potential future roles of women in the profession begins with the backstory, revealing how the field has dodged the question of women's absence since the nineteenth century. It then turns to the status of women in architecture today, and the serious, entrenched hurdles they face. But the story isn't without hope, and the book documents the rise of new advocates who are challenging the profession's boys' club, from its male-dominated elite prizes to the erasure of women architects from Wikipedia. These advocates include Stratigakos herself and here she also tells the story of her involvement in the controversial creation of Architect Barbie. Accessible, frank, and lively, Where Are the Women Architects? will be a revelation for readers far beyond the world of architecture.

Author : Derrick C. Moore,Stephanie Perry Moore
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781401677824

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Raise Him Up by Derrick C. Moore,Stephanie Perry Moore Pdf

Raise Him Up delves into the challenges faced by African-American single moms and offers advice, scriptural support, and helpful prayers.

Author : Safiya Umoja Noble
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781479837243

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Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble Pdf

Acknowledgments -- Introduction: the power of algorithms -- A society, searching -- Searching for Black girls -- Searching for people and communities -- Searching for protections from search engines -- The future of knowledge in the public -- The future of information culture -- Conclusion: algorithms of oppression -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the author