The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcom X by Les Payne & Tamara Payne (Format used for this read: Audiobook) While I read PLENTY of “just for fun” books, I try really hard to also read an equal amount of books for growth as well. (I gotta keep this middle aged brain CHALLENGED, yall…not…
How To Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice (Format used for this read: Print) Before I start this review, I will tell yall straight up that I went into this book 100% biased… I am a BIG fan of Jemar Tisby. One of my tremendous friends/mentors, Kristina, introduced me to his…
How Not To Get Shot And Other Advice From White People by D.L. Hughley (Format used for this read: Audiobook) Not how I usually do my reviews here, but today I am going to go straight into the official summary of this book before I get going on any of my thoughts: “The fearless comedy…
The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby (Format used for this read: Print–hardback) This is my second time thru this extremely informative, extremely powerful and hugely impactful book. I read it the first time last summer. I learned and was convicted by so much in my first journey thru these pages…and the same thing happened…
When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & Asha Bandel (Format used for this read: Audiobook) I usually just use my trusty Libby app from my local library to listen to my audiobook selections. And listen yall…..it ain’t always the best experience….my local library selection isn’t always the…
Dear Martin by Nic Stone (Format used for this read: Audiobook) This book was one of those books that is not very long in pages…but is super deep in meaning and importance. So even though it will not take you long to read it, what your brain and heart absorb within those pages will remain…
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown (Format used for this read: Print—hardback) I have had this book for over a year but it was misplaced on my shelf. (Such is a common issue when you own MANY books and your “To Be Read” pile is always…
I wanted to take a second to speak to my white followers. My own white bubble of seeing the world was popped a few years ago…back in February 2017 when I joined a Be The Bridge To Racial Unity group. Listening and learning in that diverse group of women, I realized how completely unaware of…
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo (Format used for this read: Print–paperback) If you are a white American reading this post, please pause your reading of this review AND GO ORDER THIS BOOK IMMEDIATELY. I am not playing. I am for real serious. GO ORDER IT NOW. Don’t even worry about checking out my review yet…
White Fragility by Robin Di’Angelo (Format used for this read: Audiobook) This book has been on my “to read” list for awhile now….I just finished it yesterday. I’ve heard many interviews and lectures by Robin DiAngelo and she always is super informative and also VERY convicting. I honestly wish I would not have waited this…