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The ZORA Canon: 100 Best Books by African American Women Authors
The ZORA Canon: 100 Best Books by African American Women Authors
Celebrating more than 150 years of African American literature with 100 books written by African American women
ZORA Editors
Jan 7, 2020
I, Tina: The Later Years Were Simply The Best
I, Tina: The Later Years Were Simply The Best
The Queen of Rock n’ Roll’s life and career after early fame and deep heartbreak.
Quintessa Williams
May 31
The Emergence of The Blueprint IV: Blue Ivy Carter
The Emergence of The Blueprint IV: Blue Ivy Carter
A chronological view of her inevitable rise to the world stage.
ASUS BUTTERFLY
May 30
Microaggressions aren’t just innocent blunders — research links them with racial bias
Microaggressions aren’t just innocent blunders — research links the...
White people are often defensive when they’re called out for these subtle snubs and insults. But researchers have found that…
The Conversation U.S.
May 28
From Separate Drinking Fountains to Separate Lunch Tables
From Separate Drinking Fountains to Separate Lunch Tables
Society’s continued segregation prevents real racial healing.
Jeffrey Kass
May 28
“Be the Villian in Other People’s Stories.”
“Be the Villian in Other People’s Stories.”
You will sleep better at night, -promise.
Mishel Noor
May 27
Tina Turner: The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll ‘n Resilience
Tina Turner: The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll ‘n Resilience
The power of a name.
ASUS BUTTERFLY
May 27
Black women’s suffering is not a joke
Black women’s suffering is not a joke
Content warning: The following article includes discussion of domestic violence in the context of violence against Black women.
Shani-Angela Hervey
May 25
50/50 In Relationships Sounds Fair, But Is It Possible?
50/50 In Relationships Sounds Fair, But Is It Possible?
Getting even on the financial responsibility in relationships and the unequal power it conveys
Quintessa Williams
May 24
This is How My Friend “Quiet Quit” Our Friendship
This is How My Friend “Quiet Quit” Our Friendship
In 2016 I met Clarice. At the time, we were both newlyweds, excited about marriage and what the future had in store for us. We quickly…
No Ordinary Woman
May 24
We Should Be Celebrating Mo’Nique’s Wins
We Should Be Celebrating Mo’Nique’s Wins
I recently watched Mo’Nique’s long-awaited, well-deserved Netflix comedy special, My Name is Mo’Nique. At the end of the special, I stared…
ASUS BUTTERFLY
May 24
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