Book Reviews
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Jun- 2026 -23 June
“The Price of Exclusion: The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation” by Nicole Carr
Two new books tackle some of the most pressing healthcare issues facing African Americans today. Nicole Carr's The Price of Exclusion and Dr. Kemi Doll's A Terrible Strength examine medical…
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16 June
“Transcendent: A Memoir” by Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox's memoir "Transcendent" offers an unflinching look at childhood abuse, gender identity, and the long journey toward self-acceptance. While often difficult to read, the book rewards readers with honesty,…
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6 June
Books for Father’s Day for Kids by various authors and illustrators
Need a Father's Day gift that lasts beyond one day? These three children's books celebrate dads, grandpas, uncles and father figures through heartfelt stories perfect for young readers.
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May- 2026 -31 May
“Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me” by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor's memoir, "Something We Said," explores Richard Pryor's legacy while examining race, language, family, and identity.
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23 May
“Ghalen: A Romance in Black” by Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley’s “Ghalen: A Romance in Black” follows a gifted young man navigating family responsibility, romance and adulthood in a gritty, emotionally layered coming-of-age novel.
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17 May
Book Review: “A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood” by Blair Underwood with Ylonda Gault
Blair Underwood’s “A Soldier’s Wife” offers readers an intimate look at the life, wisdom, and reflections of his mother, Marilyn Underwood.
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10 May
Books for College-Bound Students by various authors
From college admissions and FAFSA stress to career uncertainty and student parenting, these new books for college-bound students offer guidance, support, and practical insight for navigating the future.
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4 May
“The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home” by Wil Haygood
The War Within a War book review reveals the untold stories of Black soldiers in Vietnam, exposing racism, sacrifice, and a fight beyond the battlefield.
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3 May
“A Terrible Intimacy: Interracial Life in the Slaveholding South” by Melvin Patrick Ely
This is a book well-told by a great storyteller, and if you’re a fan of courtroom-thriller novels or historical events, you won’t be sorry to find it.
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Apr- 2026 -19 April
Book Review “Arsenio” by Arsenio Hall with Alan Eisenstock
Back when he was in grade school, Hall used to sneak out of his bedroom at night to watch The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In his basement, he practiced…
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