Laura Ellis

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Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism

Ewing’s profound work is a must read for politicians, school board members, education administrators, and teachers. It would also be an excellent addition to professional development and teacher education programs.
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Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness

This excellent book skillfully showcases Smith’s method for identifying and healing from grief and finding wholeness. It can be read individually or as a study group. Each chapter opens with a quote by an accomplished Black woman, covers an issue that Black women face, infuses God’s Word, provides solutions, and ends with an encouraging letter to Black women.
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Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World

This work can easily be used for individual and ministry training. In each chapter, specific characteristics of God are explained and demonstrated, followed by a listing of holy habits, reflection questions, and prayers.

I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free

Hawkins’s memoir is deeply reflective and transparent about his personal story and family history, sharing the love, restrictions, violence, and trauma he experienced throughout his life as a Black man living in a post–civil rights movement world. This work is vitally important and essential to understanding the magnitude of the impact of racism and violence.

The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust

A thoughtful, motivational guide that gives readers the tools to partner with others to resolve some of the biggest societal problems. It movingly and effectively shows readers that no matter how badly they have failed, they can get back up, dust themselves off, and try again.
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What’s Next Is Now: How To Live Future Ready

This guidebook is mainly for technology and other professionals who have creative license to develop their own future-ready mindset. He does not discuss the impacts of trauma, racism, poverty, violence, and other issues that may prevent people from taking control of their future. As varied as his contributors are, they all had resources, safety, options, and resources to recover from any mistakes.
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Magically Black and Other Essays

Walker’s reflections are honest with trappings of anger, regret, and growth. Readers who enjoyed his previous titles will savor this one, as will new readers, who will want to read his previous works.

Start Here: Paint; 50 Ways To Be an Artist Without Trying

Excellent for readers who have no experience with painting. This highly recommended book includes specific details, common painting techniques, and lists of tools and resources that are clear and easy to follow.
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You Don’t Have To Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship

Those who admire Nepo’s work and are seeking advice about friendship will relish this book. Reading it feels like having a discussion with the author over a delicious meal.
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