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Author: Tamika D. Mallory
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982173483
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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Social justice leader Tamika D. Mallory states her case for action and reveals “the power we all have to win transformative change” (Marc Lamont Hill, New York Times bestselling author) in this searing indictment of America’s historical, deadly, and continuing assault on Black and brown lives. Drawn from a lifetime of frontline culture-shifting advocacy, organizing, and fighting for equal justice, State of Emergency makes Mallory’s demand for change and shares the keys to effective activism both for those new to and long-committed to the defense of Black lives. From Minneapolis to Louisville, to Portland, Kenosha, and Washington, DC, America’s reckoning with its unmet promises on race and class is at a boiling point not seen since the 1960s. While conversations around pathways to progress take place on social media and cable TV, history tells us that meaningful change only comes with radical legislation and boots-on-the-ground activism. Here, Mallory shares her unique personal experience building coalitions, speaking truth to power, and winning over hearts and minds in the struggle for shared prosperity and safety. Forward-looking, steeped in history, and rich with stories from life on the margins of American life, State of Emergency effortlessly gives us the tools we “need to fight injustice and find a pathway towards true freedom” (Marie Claire).

Author: Tamika Catchings
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441219633
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 244

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When all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings never imagined one day she'd stand out--as a basketball superstar and an inspiration. Catchings faced being set apart by her hearing loss, separation from family, living up to high expectations, and the pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injuries. Yet she reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine. Catch a Star tells Tamika's story of overcoming: of leading the Indiana Fever to its first championship, being named to the WNBA's All Decade Team, earning four Olympic gold medals, and founding the Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams. Her story will inspire readers to face their doubts and fears, encouraging them to reach for their own stars, no matter what challenges come their way.

Author: Tamika Christy
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 194544844X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

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Book 2 in the Anaya's World series. Things are looking up for Anaya Goode after the deaths of her brother and mother. She is the youngest (and highest paid) executive in Alameda County. She is in an adoring relationship with the love of her life, her natural twists are on point, and she runs a six-minute mile. What else matters? When Anaya is tasked with leading negotiations for the most significant development agreement in County history, her world unravels. If the antics of inept officials and her micromanaging boss aren't enough to drive Anaya mad, she discovers that her ex-boyfriend Jeff is commissioned as a consultant on the development agreement. Anaya hasn't had contact with Jeff since their messy break-up six years ago. As negotiations for the development agreement intensify, an internal scandal threatens Anaya's reputation---and her job. Amid bureaucratic indecision and public outrage, Anaya leans on Jeff for support, and unresolved feelings resurface. As Anaya questions her steady relationship, her extended family's perception of her as Goode matriarch puts her in the middle of every aunt's and cousin's problem. She is tired of serving as supplemental income to her scripture-quoting, ever-pregnant sister, and would love to burn the imaginary pedestal her family has perched her on. Can she see her work and family commitments through and still maintain her love life---and more importantly, her sense of self? Ripe with witty dialogue and relatable characters, "Never Too Soon" offers a look into complicated relationships and haunting pasts, and shows the importance of the familial ties that bind.

Author: Mia Black
Publisher: Mahogany Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62

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Tamika Walker wants nothing more but to be someone’s one and only, but unfortunately for her, that’s not likely to happen… or will it? Just when she thinks she’s met the one, he proves he’s not worth her time, but then the unexpected arrives in the form of a tall, dark, and flawlessly handsome stranger. Zayvion is like no other man Tamika has ever met – smooth, suave, and successful, but when their chance encounter is abruptly interrupted, all hopes of getting to know each other better are dashed until a strange twist of events brings them face-to-face again. Could this seemingly perfect man be the one Tamika has waited her whole life for or will he prove to be yet another troublesome mate for her to deal with? Find out what happens in part one of Only for a Boss! keywords: urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, freeside chick, side chick romance, african american romance, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free

Author: Mia Black
Publisher: Mahogany Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60

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Horrified by the truth, Tamika knows she should leave Zayvion, but that’s easier said than done when her heart is telling her to stay, but her head is telling her to leave. Zayvion wants to prove that he’ll do whatever it takes to keep Tamika in his life, even if that means parting ways with parts of his life he’s grown accustomed to. But the one thing he’s not willing to lose is in danger. Can he keep her safe from harm? Find out what happens in part three of Only for a Boss: Tamika's Story! keywords: urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, freeside chick, side chick romance, african american romance, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free

Author: Mia Black
Publisher: Mahogany Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61

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Tamika thought he was everything she ever wanted, but Zayvion was hiding a secret. Now, she’s torn between following her heart or walking away from the man she’s fallen deeply in love with. Zayvion has a good thing going, and he knows it. But keeping things status quo isn’t going to be easy. Convincing Tamika that the risk will reap many rewards for her, won’t be easy, but losing her will be even more difficult. Soon, Zayvion’s lifestyle places Tamika in danger. As the threats continue, she’s plummeted into his world, where sinister characters are lying in wait for her. Will her short-lived relationship with Zayvion do more than break her heart? Could it end her life? Find out what happens in part two of Only for a Boss: Tamika's Story! keywords: urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, freeside chick, side chick romance, african american romance, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free

Author: Mia Black
Publisher: Mahogany Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62

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Tamika has made her decision, but now someone else makes it known that Zayvion isn’t hers for the taking. Zayvion’s wife, Samira, has had enough. She’s not going to let her husband’s sidepiece interfere with everything she and her husband have built together, and she’s willing to do anything to ensure that never happens. The game is up. The danger is real. If Tamika doesn’t walk away now, someone will get hurt. Is loving the wrong man worth sacrificing her life? Find out what happens in part four of Only for a Boss: Tamika's Story! keywords: urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, freeside chick, side chick romance, african american romance, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free

Author: Tamika Y. Nunley
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 146966223X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 271

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The capital city of a nation founded on the premise of liberty, nineteenth-century Washington, D.C., was both an entrepot of urban slavery and the target of abolitionist ferment. The growing slave trade and the enactment of Black codes placed the city's Black women within the rigid confines of a social hierarchy ordered by race and gender. At the Threshold of Liberty reveals how these women--enslaved, fugitive, and free--imagined new identities and lives beyond the oppressive restrictions intended to prevent them from ever experiencing liberty, self-respect, and power. Consulting newspapers, government documents, letters, abolitionist records, legislation, and memoirs, Tamika Y. Nunley traces how Black women navigated social and legal proscriptions to develop their own ideas about liberty as they escaped from slavery, initiated freedom suits, created entrepreneurial economies, pursued education, and participated in political work. In telling these stories, Nunley places Black women at the vanguard of the history of Washington, D.C., and the momentous transformations of nineteenth-century America.

Author: Tamika L. Carey
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 1438462433
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Reveals the rhetorical strategies African American writers have used to promote Black women’s recovery and wellness through educational and entertainment genres and the conservative gender politics that are distributed when these efforts are sold for public consumption. Since the Black women’s literary renaissance ended nearly three decades ago, a profitable and expansive market of self-help books, inspirational literature, family-friendly plays, and films marketed to Black women has emerged. Through messages of hope and responsibility, the writers of these texts develop templates that tap into legacies of literacy as activism, preaching techniques, and narrative formulas to teach strategies for overcoming personal traumas or dilemmas and resuming one’s quality of life. Drawing upon Black vernacular culture as well as scholarship in rhetorical theory, literacy studies, Black feminism, literary theory, and cultural studies, Tamika L. Carey deftly traces discourses on healing within the writings and teachings of such figures as Oprah Winfrey, Iyanla Vanzant, T. D. Jakes, and Tyler Perry, revealing the arguments and curricula they rely on to engage Black women and guide them to an idealized conception of wellness. As Carey demonstrates, Black women’s wellness campaigns indicate how African Americans use rhetorical education to solve social problems within their communities and the complex gender politics that are mass-produced when these efforts are commercialized.

Author: Tamika Hall
Publisher: Kingston Imperial
ISBN: 1954220197
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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Bringing tasty drink recipes from some of the most renowned mixologists and stories of the historical impact of Black people in Mixology, Black Mixcellence is the go-to drink guide for any wine and spirits connoisseur Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology is a tribute to the contributions of Black and Brown mixologists to the spirits and mixology industries. Many pivotal events in the history of mixology have been ushered in by the contributions of African-American men and women. These moments have opened doors and laid the foundation for brands and companies to flourish. This book features stories about some of the industry's most notable trailblazers. Whether it was entrepreneurship, education or a "famous first," the featured mixologists have all contributed to the industry to make an impact in their own ways. This collective of mixologists and their signature cocktails represent different parts of the globe. There will be connections to important inventions and milestone moments by African Americans in the bartending industry weaved in between their stories.