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The Memo is the essential career guide for women of color, offering practical advice to overcome the unique obstacles they face in the workplace. Minda Harts draws from her own experiences as a CEO and fundraising consultant for top colleges, providing actionable tips on navigating networking, office politics, and money, while also addressing uncomfortable truths about corporate America. The Memo is a vital resource for any woman of color looking to succeed in her career.
Bianca Belair
2020-06-24T21:41:18.000ZRecommended by
Tim KastelleYour Next Level Life
7 Rules of Power, Confidence, and Opportunity for Black Women in America (African American Women in Business, Be Unapologetically You)
Upgrade your life and redefine success on your own terms with Karen Arrington's guide, Your Next Level Life. As a successful black woman and mentor, Karen shares seven simple rules to help you bring your career, income, and lifestyle to the next level. From creating the money you need to positioning yourself like a star, Karen's book celebrates the magic of ambitious black women and empowers readers to reach for bigger opportunities. If you loved Believe Bigger and Don't Settle for Safe, then Your Next Level Life is the perfect book for you.
Bianca Belair
2020-06-24T21:41:18.000ZUncover the power of self-love with this inspiring book. Stop waiting for permission to love yourself and start your own revolution. Discover the uniqueness in your differences and let go of comparisons. This soulful journey will help you forgive, accept, and celebrate yourself. Learn to set boundaries and embrace your identity and power. Loving yourself takes courage, commitment, and creativity, and this book will help you reach out and grab life with both hands. Start reading today.
Bianca Belair
2020-06-24T21:41:18.000ZSuccessful Women Think Differently
9 Habits to Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient
Discover the thought processes of successful women in this empowering guide. Professional certified coach Valorie Burton provides practical insights to help women succeed in relationships, finances, work, health, and spiritual life. Learn how to focus on solutions, choose courage over fear, build intentional relationships, and take consistent action towards your dreams. Gain the tools and knowledge to succeed in this powerful and practical guide.
Bianca Belair
2020-06-24T21:41:18.000ZStamped from the Beginning
The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America (National Book Award Winner)
This history book explores the creation, spread, and deep-rooted nature of racist ideas in American society. The author, Ibram X. Kendi, argues that racism is still a prevalent issue in America and traces its history through the lives of five major American intellectuals. Kendi explains that racist ideas were created to justify discriminatory policies and ultimately perpetuate racial inequities. Despite the heavy subject matter, Kendi offers hope by providing tools to identify and combat racist thinking. This book won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction and was named one of the Best Books of the Year by multiple publications.
Bianca Belair
2020-03-01T05:03:35.000ZCelebrate the resounding voice of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde through this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches. Tackling sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class through incisive, unflinching, and lyrical prose, Sister Outsider proposes social difference as a key to action and change. This commemorative edition includes a new foreword by Lorde scholar and poet Cheryl Clarke, highlighting the enduring relevance of her brave philosophies today. A writer, activist, and mother of two, Lorde's writing offers messages of hope in the face of struggle, urging us to never close our eyes to the terror and chaos of the rejected and the messy.
Bianca Belair
2020-02-29T03:00:52.000ZRecommended by
Glen MazzaraThis thought-provoking book explores the impact of slavery on the Black psyche and raises questions about our education system. The author provides solutions to these challenges, but they require study and discipline. This newly updated edition also includes study questions and a biographical profile of the author. A must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of these important issues.
Bianca Belair
2020-02-26T04:50:39.000Z"No Such Thing as a Bad Kid" is an inspiring memoir by Titus O'Neil, a WWE superstar and youth advocate. Through his own struggles growing up, O'Neil shares the impactful power of a caring adult who can change the course of a child's life. This book sheds light on the challenges that many young people face when they are labeled as "bad" and how those labels can define and limit them. O'Neil's story provides hope and inspiration for children in similar circumstances and offers guidance for adults on how to help disadvantaged youth.
Bianca Belair
2020-02-24T00:43:57.000ZExperience the powerful story of one of the world's greatest political leaders as he fights against racial oppression and leads his nation towards multiracial government and majority rule. Raised in the traditional, tribal culture of his ancestors, he learns the modern reality of apartheid and becomes instrumental in the African National Congress and the fight for racial equality. This memoir tells the story of his impoverished beginnings, slow political awakening, 27 years in prison, and ultimate release and negotiations that led to his freedom and the end of apartheid.
Bianca Belair
2020-02-23T05:24:46.000ZMom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum
The Revolt of the Black Athlete by Harry Edwards
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Talking Back, Talking Black by John McWhorter
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X
Angela Davis by Angela Y. Davis
The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Women, Race, & Class by Angela Y. Davis