“Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away” is a book written for Black people looking to improve their lot in life on their own terms, while “The Guide to Black Wealth” helps men learn to budget, cut expenses and save money, “The Battle of Finance and Fame” explores the intersection of fame and finances, and “Get Good with Money” is a 10-step plan for moving towards financial security.
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Walters Museum to host AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper for ‘Women as Creators and Leaders’ conversation
The Walters Art Museum will invite AFRO Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper to share the journey and accomplishments of the Black-owned newspaper while in conversation with Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts Lynley Herbert on March 23.
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Commentary: HomeWork: A lesson perfected at home
By Maxine J. Wood, Ed.D “HomeWork: Lessons Learned in the Home for Success in School and Life,” released in May 2023, marked the publication of the second edition of a […]
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Another downside of book bans: They stunt reading ability
By Joseph Williams, Word In Black For years, as test scores fell and teachers fretted, educators and analysts rang the alarm: the U.S. is facing a grade-school reading crisis. If […]
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Another downside of book bans: They stunt reading ability
By Joseph WilliamsWord In Black For years, as test scores fell and teachers fretted, educators and analysts rang the alarm: the U.S. is facing a grade-school reading crisis. If left […]
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A Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s White founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
By Russ Bynum, The Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at the burial place of Georgia’s colonial founder. Then a single sentence […]
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Five books by Black women to put on your gift list
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier, Word In Black The holiday season is officially here, which means it’s time to make gift lists and start shopping for friends and family. But listen, do […]
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The library club helping teens reflect, read and heal
By Joseph Williams, Word in Black It’s easy to imagine that, for a Black teenager navigating a turbulent life — in juvenile detention, say, or attending a school for students […]
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PRESS ROOM: Scholastic to launch ‘The Black Bookselling Conference: Connect. Build. Elevate.”
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) — Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, announced The Black Bookselling Conference: Connect. Build. Elevate, a free virtual conference to […]
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Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir
By Hillel ItalieAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect. The tennis […]
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PRESS ROOM: ‘Butterflies In Me: An Anthology Bringing Awareness to Mental Health’
Enduring trauma of any kind, especially from a young age, leaves lasting scars that often cannot be healed alone. In her debut children’s book, “Butterflies In Me: An Anthology Bringing […]
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James Baldwin: The life story you may not know
Written by Taneasha White-Gibson James Baldwin: The life story you may not know James Baldwin was a prolific writer, poet, essayist, and civil rights activist. Though he spent much of […]