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Never caught : the Washingtons' relentless pursuit of their runaway slave, Ona Judge / by Dunbar, Erica Armstrong,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Judge, Oney.; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Washington, Martha, 1731-1802; African American women; Fugitive slaves; Slavery; Slaves;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The love songs of W.E.B. Du Bois : a novel / by Jeffers, Honorée Fanonne,1967-author.;
The 2020 National Book Awardnominated poet makes her fiction debut with this magisterial epic - an intimate yet sweeping novel with all the luminescence and force of 'Homegoing', 'Sing, Unburied, Sing', and 'The Water Dancer' - that chronicles the journey of one American family, from the centuries of the colonial slave trade through the Civil War to our own tumultuous era. A Dewey Diva Pick. #OwnVoices.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; African American women; African American families; African Americans; Identity (Psychology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The secret lives of church ladies / by Philyaw, Deesha,author.; Philyaw, Deesha.Dear sister.; Philyaw, Deesha.Eula.; Philyaw, Deesha.How to make love to a physicist.; Philyaw, Deesha.Instructions for married Christian husbands.; Philyaw, Deesha.Jael.; Philyaw, Deesha.Not-Daniel.; Philyaw, Deesha.Peach cobbler.; Philyaw, Deesha.Snowfall.; Philyaw, Deesha.When Eddie Levert comes.; Philyaw, Deesha.Short stories.Selections.;
"Explores the raw and tender places where Black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good. The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the world, caught as they are between the church's double standards and their own needs and passions"--
Subjects: Short stories.; African American girls; African American women; African American women; Interpersonal relations;
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By her own design : a novel of Ann Lowe, fashion designer to the social register / by Huguley, Piper,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe, a Black woman and granddaughter of slaves, rose above personal struggles and racial prejudice to design and create one of America's most famous wedding dresses of all time for Jackie Kennedy"--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Lowe, Ann Cole, 1898-1981; African American fashion designers; African American women;
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No better time : a novel of the spirited women of the Six Triple Eight Central Postal Directory Battalion / by Williams, Sheila(Sheila J.),author.;
In early 1945, Dorothy and 800 African American WACs arrive at their post in England where they are tasked with processing mail sent to GIs from their loved ones back home, an estimated 17 million pieces, and with their outlooks changed forever, return to the U.S. as the catalysts for change in America.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; United States. Army. Women's Army Corps. Central Postal Battalion, 6888th; African American women; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Bet on black : the good news about being black in America today / by Williams, Eboni K.,author.;
When 'The Real Housewives of New York City' hired its first black cast member after more than 13 years on the air, Eboni K. Williams knew that the public would consider her a diversity hire. But instead of accepting the label, Williams re-envisioned her role as a Diversity Higher, an opportunity to prove the significance of Black excellence in the workspace and in society at-large. In 'Bet on Black', she shares all the benefits and advantages that have helped her and many others reach great heights in their careers and beyond. #OwnVoices.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Williams, Eboni K.; African American women lawyers; African American women; African Americans; African Americans; Women television personalities;
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The ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye : a novel / by Cameron, Briony,author.;
"An epic, dazzling tale based on true events, The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye illuminates a woman of color's rise to power as one of the few purported female pirate captains to sail the Caribbean, and the forbidden love story that will shape the course of history"--
Subjects: Queer fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; African American women; Interpersonal relations; Pirates; Women pirates;
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This Motherless Land [text (large print)] : A Novel. by May, Nikki.;
Moving between Somerset and Lagos over the course of two decades, 'This Motherless Land' is a retelling of 'Mansfield Park', exploring identity, culture, race, and love. From the author of 'Walhala' (a RADD pick). #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Adaptations & Pastiche; FICTION / African American & Black / Women; FICTION / Cultural Heritage; FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Women;
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Summer on Sag Harbor [text (large print)] : a novel / by Hostin, Sunny,author.; Harris, Sharina,author.;
When real estate developers discover the hidden enclave of SANS--Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest and Nineveh--the home of African American elites, Olivia Jones fights to preserve her new Black utopia, leading her to define the meaning of love, friendship, community and family.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; African American women; African Americans; Fathers; Friendship; Real estate development; Vacation homes;
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Unapologetic : a Black, queer, and feminist mandate for radical movements / by Carruthers, Charlene A.,1985-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Unapologetic is a 21st century guide to building a Black liberation movement through a Black queer feminist lens"--
Subjects: African American lesbians; African American women; Feminism; Black power; Black lives matter movement; African Americans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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