Review – Black Voices by Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor
Black Voices by Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is more than just a book; it’s a journey through Pan African culture, brimming with insightful quotes and stunning art.
Black Voices by Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is more than just a book; it’s a journey through Pan African culture, brimming with insightful quotes and stunning art.
Sir Lenny Henry’s “You Can Do Anything, Tyrone!” inspires kids with fun, imagination, and Grandad’s wise advice on self-belief and determination.
Punching the Air powerfully explores racial injustice and the resilience of the human spirit, as co-authored by the inspiring Yusef Salaam
Bernard and the Cloth Monkey is a quietly harrowing look at a slice of West Indian culture in London’s 1990’s. The story of a fractured family is deftly revealed in present day conversations and as each daughter reminisce on their past
The Arrangements is a day in the life of this relatively unknown woman married to the infamous boorish man who became President of the USA. It’s probably what you expected but still worth the read.
Three Black women are linked in unexpected ways to the same influential white man in Stockholm as they build their new lives in the most open society run by the most private people. Important themes, let down by unrealistic characters
Because people are more aware of the impact of racism on mental and physical health and are willing to share openly to remove the stigma, there is hope that things can and will change. David Harewood’s memoir is an interesting and thoughtful read on this topic.
This is a book with the focus on children. Yes they are technically teenagers, but who are held accountable as adults.Β Children who are fulfilling adult obligations within their homes and on the streets.Β Even at school there is only a cursory attempt to treat them as minors. Femi Fadugba takes these issues and more, and crafts a a book that crosses genres, it is fantasy, it is science fiction, yet it is poignantly contemporary.
What is it like to be a black teen now? These difficult and topical themes were portrayed in a real, accurate and age appropriate way in Black Brother, Black Brother. A must read.
Each story directly or indirectly, references a diary. Knowing you history, remembering your past is key to your present and defining your future. Importance of recording one’s thoughts equates with better knowing oneself