This holiday season, consider gifting Black K-12 students books that celebrate Black heritage, provide a sense of belonging, and inspire them to make a difference in their communities.
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Tony Weaver Jr. addresses mental health of young men with new book, ‘Weirdo’
Tony Weaver Jr. has written a graphic novel memoir, “Weirdo,” which explores the challenges faced by young Black men, including bullying, mental health, and suicide, in order to provide actionable tips to help students keep moving forward.
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Army vets merge comic book culture with Ancient African history
Manuel and Geiszel Godoy, Army veterans and co-founders of Black Sands Entertainment, have created a publishing house to provide opportunities to Black creators, artists and writers and to tell stories that empower African-American youth.
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5 must-read horror books by African American women
Black women are eager to share their voices and stories in the horror genre, which exposes injustice and provides an opportunity to shift the reader’s viewpoint, and these five books by Black women in horror authors are a must-read.
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‘Great Minds of Science’ introduces youth to lives of great, lesser-known scientists
Tonya Bolden and David Wilkerson have collaborated to create “Black Lives: Great Minds of Science,” a graphic novel introducing young readers to lesser-known Black scientists and innovators who made significant contributions to their fields.
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Author Shadra Strickland hosts a read-along for ‘Jump In!’ at Enoch Pratt Free Library!
Shadra Strickland’s new children’s book, “Jump In!”, celebrates the historically Black tradition of double dutch and encourages readers to get outside and play together.
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Members of Afro Charities team speak on preserving historyÂ
The Baltimore Book Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary by featuring over 100 authors and guests discussing book bans, Black history, education, and more, with members of the Afro Charities team and The Baltimore Beat discussing the importance of preserving history through the Black Press.
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Chad Helton joins Enoch Pratt Free Library as CEO and president
Chad Helton has been appointed as the new CEO and President of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system, with plans to continue the library’s work and expand its capacity to deliver programming and resources to the communities of Baltimore.
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PRESS ROOM: ‘The Covenant With Black America: 20 Years Later’ reignites the call for equity and justice
Tavis Smiley has updated and released “The Covenant with Black America” 20 years later, revisiting the original essays and adding new contributions from today’s leading voices, to address the ongoing disparities in health, housing, justice, and economic opportunities in Black communities.
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Baltimore Comic-Con celebrates 25 years, attracting thousands of Black fans and creators
Baltimore Comic-Con celebrated its 25th anniversary with thousands of fans attending to explore their favorite comics, anime, cosplay, books, and video games.
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Tawanda Prince, the ‘Good Life Coach,’ talks self-care for entrepreneurs
Tawanda Prince, known as the “Good Life Coach”, helps individuals and organizations identify and pursue their purpose, while also emphasizing the importance of self-care and wellness for entrepreneurs.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings book tour to Baltimore
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about her new book “Lovely Ones” and her personal origin story at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore on September 21.
