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Dear Black Girl📚🎀: Essential Books for Becoming, Healing & Rising

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"DEAR BLACK GIRL... this one's for us. This isn't just a book list; it's a toolkit for the soul. I've curated these titles based on the ones that truly rearranged my DNA—the ones that gave me language for my silence, strength for my struggles, and vi...
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Finding me by Viola Davis

If you're looking for a book that is both heartbreaking and uplifting, this is it. Prepare to be completely captivated by Viola's honesty and strength. It's one of those rare reads that stays with you long after you've finished the last page. See for...

 
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I just finished this masterpiece and I'm still thinking about it. Viola Davis's story is so raw, powerful, and ultimately inspiring. It's more than a celebrity memoir—it's a true journey of self-discovery and triumph. I couldn't put it down. The 4.8-...
Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis, Paperback

Hood feminism by mikki kendall

Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall "A searing and essential critique that exposes how mainstream feminism has failed marginalized women. Kendall argues convincingly that issues like food security, safe housing, and access to education are feminist issues...

 
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"This book was a wake-up call. Kendall powerfully calls out how mainstream feminism often centers white, middle-class problems while ignoring the urgent, basic needs of marginalized women. It redefines what feminist issues truly are—from access to fo...
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that a movement forgot - Kendall

All about love by Bell hooks

All About Love by bell hooks "The ultimate blueprint for love as a verb, not a feeling. hooks redefines love as an active, transformative force of care, commitment, and justice that is essential for healing ourselves and our communities."

 
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"bell hooks gifts us the ultimate blueprint for radical love in a loveless world. This isn't a book about romance; it's a profound philosophical and practical guide that redefines love as a verb—an active, transformative force for justice in our live...
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks

Communion the female search for love by bell hooks

Communion: The Female Search for Love by bell hooks "A defining exploration of a woman's journey to self-love. hooks dissects how patriarchy distorts our understanding of love and guides us toward healing the wound of yearning by discovering ourselve...

 
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Communion: The Female Search for Love by bell hooks "A defining and unflinching exploration of a woman's journey to self-love. bell hooks masterfully dissects how patriarchy distorts our understanding of love and guides us toward healing the wound of...
Communion: The Female Search for Love by Bell Hooks

In every mirror she's Black

In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström "A gripping, tense narrative following three Black women in Sweden. It's a profound exploration of otherness, hyper-visibility, and the heavy cost of the search for belonging in a foreign land."

 
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In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström "A gripping, tense, and masterfully woven narrative following three Black women navigating the complexities of life in Sweden. This novel is a profound exploration of otherness, ambition, and the...
In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

sula by Toni Morrison

Sula by Toni Morrison "A breathtaking masterpiece on the complexities of female friendship and the defiant act of self-creation. This haunting tale explores a terrible betrayal and the terrifying freedom of choosing yourself in a world that demands c...

 
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Sula by Toni Morrison "A breathtaking and haunting masterpiece on the complexities of female friendship, identity, and the defiant act of self-creation. Morrison weaves a profound tale of two Black women whose inseparable bond is fractured by a terri...
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I'm still here

Black Dignity by Vincent W. Lloyd "A paradigm-shifting work that moves beyond rights to the radical pursuit of dignity. Lloyd frames dignity as a spiritual practice forged in the struggle against domination, offering a new vocabulary for liberation."

 
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Black Dignity: The Struggle Against Domination by Vincent W. Lloyd "A profound and paradigm-shifting work that moves beyond the language of rights to the deeper, more radical pursuit of dignity. Lloyd challenges us to conceive of Black dignity not as...
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in Whiteness

Sisters of the Yam

Sisters of the Yam by bell hooks "A tender, nurturing balm for the Black woman's soul. This book is an act of sisterhood itself, offering a powerful framework for healing from trauma and reclaiming unshakable self-love and spiritual well-being."

 
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Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery by bell hooks "A tender, nurturing, and essential balm for the Black woman's soul. bell hooks writes with revolutionary compassion about the specific psychological landscapes we navigate, offering a p...
Sisters of the Yam: Black Women & Self-Recovery
 
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae "A hilarious and profoundly relatable triumph for anyone who has ever felt out of place. Issa Rae’s groundbreaking essay collection is a love letter to the awkward, offering a refreshingly raw and w...
SERIES: The Misadventures of AWKWARD Black Girl

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Sisters of the Yam by bell hooks "A tender, nurturing balm for the Black woman's soul. This book is an act of sisterhood itself, offering a powerful framework for healing from trauma and reclaiming unshakable self-love and spiritual well-being."

 
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Maame by Jessica George "A beautifully heartfelt and deeply relatable coming-of-age story about Maddie, a young British-Ghanaian woman navigating family obligation, cultural expectations, and the thrilling, terrifying journey toward finding her own v...
Maame by Jessica George

how to be a fearless networker nine ojekunle

Stop dreading small talk and start building a powerful circle. This is your no-fluff guide to turning brief chats into meaningful connections that open doors.

 
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Networking feels icky until you know how. Unlock a fearless mindset and practical strategies to build genuine relationships—without being salesy or fake.
HOW TO BE A FEARLESS NETWORKER NETWORKER NIKÉ ...
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