Kresge Foundation Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Here are a plethora of books recommended for #BHM by Kresge staff: Amy Robinson: I Am #RubyBridges @JBradley_DC: Co-Cities, Shelia R. Foster/Christian Iaione; Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson (@charmspen1); @KosherSoul, Michael W. Twittty; Come Back in Sept., Darryl Pinckney ... https://t.co/OtTE6dNUhf

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Jill Johnson: The Personal Librarian, Marie Benedict/Victoria Christopher Murray @kdanielwelch: Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye/Song of Solomon/Beloved; Black Women Writers at Work; The Fire This Time @jesmimi; Homegoing, Yaa Gyasi @ChamberlainRA: Phenomenal Woman, @DrMayaAngelou

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First up tomorrow (2/7): @kessswa & Summer Like the Season. Future artists include: 2/21: Queen Gabby @hollywoodgab & Deidre D.S.SENSE Smith @DSSENSE 2/28: Allan Colding @ali_Colding & Nova Zaii @novazaii 3/3: Detroit Bureau of Sound and Tammy Lakkis @thattammygirl https://t.co/I7C1m95Gou

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.@kristajahnke: Black Cake @charmspen1 Chris LeFlore: All The Days Past, All The Days to Come, Mildred D. Taylor Lois DeBacker: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent, @Isabelwilkerson @kdanielwelch's daughter Aria with her books including her fave: Saturday by @ogemora #BHM2023

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This year marks the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Detroit Walk to Freedom.” In a new commentary for #BlackHistoryMonth, Kresge’s Chris LeFlore reflects on the multiple trips #MLK made to Mich. and his profound impact on the city of Detroit. https://t.co/lcRtvhcCAo

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This #WomensHistoryMonth, join #poet & 2019 Kresge Eminent Artist Gloria House on 3/14 for a conversation with 2023 Naomi Long Madgett Award winner Sheri Flowers Anderson to discuss her #poetry collection: House and Home. Register for the virtual event: https://t.co/DIw0Lu0w47 https://t.co/Aju1YvgNs1

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Be sure to check out @SupportGenHope CEO @NicoleLynnLewis' book "Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College and Creating a Better Future for Young Families." It reflects on her experiences as a Black mother & calls for better support of #studentparents. #PregnantGirlBook https://t.co/B9iylIF4i1

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TOMORROW: Join @CitiesAtTufts lecture series with @uofcincy Prof. Vikas Mehta for a discussion on the immense possibilities for a more constructive public space, followed by a Q&A moderated by @TuftsUEP Prof. @julianagyeman. Register: https://t.co/wMRrKdSMMx https://t.co/zRT7HoZWlp

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Joyce Holliman: Follow Your Dreams, Little One, @VashtiHarrison; Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving, @MckinleyTyrone Sheryl Madden: The Lightmaker’s Manifesto, Karen Walrond @Chookooloonks Michelle Perron: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, @DrMayaAngelou #BlackAuthors

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Join Steve Kadish & Barbara Kellerman at 12 pm EDT on 4/12 for @CitiesAtTufts lecture on how to move from identifying problems to achieving results in a way that bridges divides instead of exacerbating them. Hosted by @julianagyeman @TuftsUEP @Shareable https://t.co/XbyPggd9E4