There are plenty of ways to support the BLM movement. We can protest, educate ourselves, share resources online, donate to local organizations, and help raise awareness. But another more direct way to support the community is to invest and shop…
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Are you looking for children’s book series that feature black main characters? You’ve come to the right place, because I have a list for you! When I wrote and shared my post on books for black children written by black…
Looking for Christmas books with black main characters? You may have noticed that I didn’t use the term African American Christmas books in my title because it’s a term that, while it may sound politically correct, really isn’t. For example.…
After I wrote my post on books celebrating African-American children many years ago, I wanted to follow up with a second. With the Black Lives Moment gaining momentum, and systemic racism being brought to the forefront, there is no time like the present…
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth, and how do we celebrate? It’s a question I was asked by a friend when I mentioned that we celebrate Juneteenth and have been celebrating Juneteenth every year for the past five years. It’s not…
What is Juneteeth, and why is it so important in the African-American community? Are there books you should read for Juneteenth? For those who may not know, June 19, 1865, is the day that the slaves became free. Some may…