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The Wrong Kind of Woman: Inside Our Revolution To Dismantle the Gods of Hollywood
An intriguing read about how influence works in the film industry, for people in it; also relevant for the way it spun conversations around #MeToo.
Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field
Highly recommended: Bryant is a masterful writer and a voice of this generation. His passion and analysis on important topics is unparalleled.
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Conflagration: How the Transcendentalists Sparked the American Struggle for Racial, Gender, and Social Justice
A well-written introduction to the Transcendentalists and a complement to Philip Gura’s more idea-driven American Transcendentalism.
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White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue...and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation
A thoughtful addition to social science and African American studies collections.
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The Queering of Corporate America: How Big Business Went from LGBTQ Adversary to Ally
The underlying question remains: Are corporations friends or foes? Ball’s history is sure to be controversial and will be of interest to social activists of all stripes.
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A Place Outside the Law: Forgotten Voices from Guantánamo
A sobering book for audiences interested in law and current affairs.
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The Power in the Room: Radical Education Through Youth Organizing and Employment
Readers interested in the intersection of political activism, economics, community, and education will find ample food for thought in Gillen’s insightful call for action.
Breathe: A Letter to My Sons
Perry’s uplifting and often lyrical meditation on living invites readers to delve into their self and particularly into the complicated categories of mother, parent, African American, and human. Highly recommended.
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Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim
Primarily recommended for Vernon’s existing fan base, this candid memoir will also be of interest for those who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence, and who are seeking forceful encouragement toward self-empowerment and self-expression.