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Mark Anthony Neal is an author and professor of African American studies. Aggregator of Black Culture. Boosting Blackademia since '99. Feminist. BX-born. Prof & Chair of @DukeAAAS. Author #BlackEphemera (2022) ΦΒΣ @BullCitySigmas

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Book Cover for: Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches, and Tarts Plus Inspirational Stories from Exceptional People: A Baking Book, Maya-Camille Broussard

Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches, and Tarts Plus Inspirational Stories from Exceptional People: A Baking Book

Maya-Camille Broussard
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A Pie Shop on Chicago’s South Side Serves More Than Dessert With her first brick-and-mortar bakery, Justice of the Pies, the pastry chef Maya-Camille Broussard focuses on creativity — and inclusivity for people with disabilities https://t.co/AN9BU3N0uC https://t.co/v38Lx9wTtP

Hardcover, 2022

$30.00Member price:$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Souls of Black Folk, W. E. B. Du Bois

The Souls of Black Folk

W. E. B. Du Bois
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W.E.B. Du Bois’ Prescient Masterpiece ‘The Souls of Black Folk: A Graphic Interpretation’ '@RutgersUPress’ engaging, accomplished interpretation of The Souls of Black Folk confirms it as W.E.B. DuBois’ most prescient and indelible work.' https://t.co/KlhkLb4sDS via @popmatters https://t.co/o46APWXvAm https://t.co/2r9o6xteHc

Paperback, 2009

$12.95Member price:$6.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Bitter, Akwaeke Emezi

Bitter

Akwaeke Emezi
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Shelf Life: Akwaeke Emezi The National Book Award finalist and author of Dear Senthuran and Bitter takes our literary survey. https://t.co/qb5zKmLoQL

Paperback, 2023

$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Parable of the Sower, Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Sower

Octavia E. Butler
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An opera based on an Octavia Butler novel has been decades in the making '"Parables of the Sower," developed by Toshi Reagon and her mother, Bernice Johnson Reagon, heads to Lincoln Center this week.' https://t.co/0CyyUwFVNl

Paperback, 2019

$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy, Damien Lewis

Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy

Damien Lewis
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'In “Agent Josephine,” Damien Lewis makes the case that the legendary cabaret star was a daring World War II-era spy.' https://t.co/jde0DfEstP

Paperback, 2023

$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles, Mike Davis

City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles

Mike Davis
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“City of Quartz” wasn’t just read, however. It was devoured. Mike Davis, ‘City of Quartz’ author who chronicled the forces that shaped L.A., dies https://t.co/jlcapZL4BT

Paperback, 2018

$21.95Member price:$10.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Ted Kennedy: A Life, John A. Farrell

Ted Kennedy: A Life

John A. Farrell
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'Two books about the late senator are out. John Farrell's book is called, Ted Kennedy: A Life. Neal Gabler's book is titled, Against the Wind: Edward Kennedy and the Rise of Conservatism, 1976-2009.' https://t.co/DWAjk16TJZ https://t.co/Zax20YZ1L5

Hardcover, 2022

$40.00Member price:$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Out of Darkness, Ashley Hope Pérez

Out of Darkness

Ashley Hope Pérez
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Ashley Hope Pérez: 'Young people have a right' to stories that help them learn https://t.co/4HOjJY4AQL

Paperback, 2019

$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Band of Gold, Mark Bego

Band of Gold

Mark Bego
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Freda Payne performing "Band of Gold" on #SoulTrain https://t.co/2UBymkmkth

Paperback, 2021

$22.99Member price:$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Passing, Nella Larsen

Passing

Nella Larsen
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Gloria Naylor on the 'American Dream' and Nella Larsen's 'Passing' | @PBSAmerMasters https://t.co/qlQOFlB2kA

Paperback, 2003

$15.00Member price:$7.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book