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28 days : moments in Black history that changed the world / by Smith, Charles R.,Jr.,1969-; Evans, Shane.;
"A picture book look at many of the men and women who revolutionized life for African Americans throughout history"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: African Americans; African Americans; Heroes; Successful people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The unicorn woman / by Jones, Gayl,author.;
"Marking a dramatic new direction for Jones, a riveting tale set in the Post WWII South, narrated by a Black soldier who returns to Jim Crow and searches for a mythical ideal. Set in the early 1950s, this latest novel from Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist Gayl Jones follows the witty but perplexing army veteran Buddy Ray Guy as he embodies the fate of Black soldiers who return, not in glory, but into their Jim Crow communities. A cook and tractor repairman, Buddy was known as Budweiser to his army pals because he's a wise guy. But underneath that surface, he is a true self-educated intellectual and a classic seeker: looking for religion, looking for meaning, looking for love. As he moves around the south, from his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, primarily, to his second home of Memphis, Tennessee, he recalls his love affairs in post-war France and encounters with a variety of colorful characters and mythical prototypes: circus barkers, topiary trimmers, landladies who provide shelter and plenty of advice for their all-Black clientele, proto feminists, and bigots. The lead among these characters is, of course, The Unicorn Woman, who exists, but mostly lives in Bud's private mythology. Jones offers a rich, intriguing exploration of Black (and Indigenous) people in a time and place of frustration, disappointment, and spiritual hope"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; African American veterans; African Americans; Segregation; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cool cuts / by Roe, Mechal Renee.;
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Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Hair; Hairstyles; African Americans; Self-esteem;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hair story / by Ramos, NoNieqa.; Morris, Keisha.;
Illustrations and rhythmic, rhyming text follow a Boricua girl and a Black girl from birth through early childhood, culminating in a playdate where they celebrate their natural hair.Ages 5-9.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Hair; Puerto Ricans; African Americans; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Grace and Box / by Howard, Kim.; Lötter, Megan.;
After Box delivers a refrigerator, Grace and Box become friends, camping together, going to space, and exploring the depths of the sea, among other adventures. After a few days of playing together, Grace notices that Box is getting some rips and crumples, which she's determined to fix, so they can continue their fun.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; African American girls; Boxes; Friendship; Play;
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A Madea family funeral [videorecording] / by Areu, Ozzie,film producer.; Areu, Will,1974-film producer.; Davis, Cassi,1964-actor.; Lovely, Patrice,actor.; Payton, Ciera,actor.; Perry, Tyler,1963-film producer,screenwriter,film director,actor.; Smith, Khaneshia,actor.; Swinton, Mark E.,1968-film producer.; Tyson, Mike,1966-actor.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely, Mike Tyson, Ciera Payton, Khaneshia 'Kj' Smith.Tyler Perry revives his signature character, the tough and vindictive Madea Simmons, for her final film performance in this comedy to die for! Madea and her family head out to a family reunion, but the trip becomes a nightmare when the party suddenly turns into a funeral and threatens to reveal sordid family secrets. Only Madea can bring the entire family together and save the day in her own special way.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 DVS.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; African American families; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Family reunions;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Unguarded / by Pippen, Scottie,author.; Arkush, Michael,author.;
"Scottie Pippen has been called one of the greatest NBA players for good reason. Simply put, without Pippen, there are no championship banners-let alone six-hanging from the United Center rafters. There's no Last Dance documentary. There's no "Michael Jordan" as we know him. The 1990s Chicago Bulls teams would not exist as we know them. So how did the youngest of twelve go from growing up poor in the small town of Hamburg, Arkansas, enduring two family tragedies along the way, to become a revered NBA legend? How did the scrawny teen, overlooked by every major collegiate basketball program, go on to become the fifth overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft? And, perhaps most compelling, how did Pippen set aside his ego (and his own limitless professional ceiling) in order for the Bulls to become the most dominant basketball dynasty of the last half century? In Unguarded, the six-time champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist finally opens up to offer pointed and transparent takes on Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and Dennis Rodman, among others. Pippen details how he cringed at being labeled Jordan's sidekick, and discusses how he could have (and should have) received more respect from the Bulls' management and the media. Pippen reveals never-before-told stories about some of the most famous games in league history, including the 1994 playoff game against the New York Knicks when he took himself out with 1.8 seconds to go. He discusses what it was like dealing with Jordan on a day-to-day basis, while serving as the facilitator for the offense and the anchor for the defense. On the 30th anniversary of the Bulls' first championship, Pippen is finally giving millions of adoring basketball fans what they crave; a raw, unvarnished look into his life, and role within one of the greatest, most popular teams of all time"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Pippen, Scottie.; African American basketball players; Basketball players;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Clutch Time A Shot Clock Novel [electronic resource] : by Butler, Caron.aut; Reynolds, Justin A..aut; cloudLibrary;
Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds deliver another superstar performance in this companion novel to Shot Clock about KO, a budding AAU basketball star as he attempts to find redemption on the court and reconnection with his incarcerated father. Kofi “KO” Douglas knows how to handle pressure. After all, he is the newly announced #1 ranked AAU player in the country. On the court, his game is as good as it gets—even if his Wolves team lost to the Sabres in the national championship, KO always believes nobody can beat him one-on-one. That is, until his former best friend, Ripp, returns home, just in time for the biggest tournament of the summer, the McNabby. Ripp’s dad plays professional basketball overseas, and Ripp has been tearing up courts there—KO now has his toughest competition yet.  As KO gears up for this latest challenge, there’s game-changing news at home. KO’s dad, who has been incarcerated for the last seven years, is getting out. It’s been KO and his mom for as long as he can remember, only now his dad is ready to reconnect. It’s another reunion KO isn’t sure he wants to happen, especially as Ripp keeps calling out KO to play him in the McNabby. With the tournament on the horizon, KO decides to turn to Coach James and the Sabres for help. He may not love the idea of playing with Tony Washington and his former teammates again, but he needs them now more than ever. Can KO prove he’s still the best on the court as his family life turns upside down?
Subjects: Electronic books.; Basketball; African American; Boys & Men;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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Hair love / by Cherry, Matthew A.; Harrison, Vashti.;
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Subjects: African American children; Fathers and daughters; Hairstyles;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Scatterlings : a novel / by Manenzhe, Rešoketšwe,author.;
In 1927 South Africa, when the Immorality Act is passed, prohibiting sexual intercourse between Europeans (white people) and natives (Black people), married couple Alisa and Abram find their bond in tatters, which leads Alisa to commit a devastating act, one that will reverberate through their entire family's lives.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Authors, South African; Interracial marriage; Interracial marriage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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