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Black in blues : how a color tells the story of my people / by Perry, Imani,1972-author.;
"A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue -- and its fascinating role in Black history and culture -- from National Book Award winner Imani Perry"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Perry, Imani, 1972-; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Blues (Music); Blue;
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Fetishized : A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. by Yu, Kaila.;
From Kaila Yu, former pin-up model and lead singer of Nylon Pink, comes a deeply personal memoir-in-essays, reckoning with being an object of Asian fetish and how media, pop culture, and colonialism contributed to the oversexualization of Asian women.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory;
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Beautiful Bali
Mode of access: Internet.
Subjects: Travel & Culture;
© , PT Cemerlang Global Media
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Where beauty survived : an Africadian memoir / by Clarke, George Elliott,author.;
'Where Beauty Survived' is a vibrant, revealing memoir about the cultural and familial pressures that shaped George Elliott Clarke's early life in the Black Canadian community that he calls Africadia, centered in Halifax, NS.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Clarke, George Elliott; Authors, Canadian; Authors, Black; Authors, Canadian (English); Black Canadian authors;
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Beautiful Darling. by Rasin, James,film director.; Warhol, Andy,actor.; Darling, Candy,actor.; Lebowitz, Fran,actor.; Woodlawn, Holly,actor.; Waters, John,actor.; Morrissey, Paul,actor.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andy Warhol, Candy Darling, Fran Lebowitz, Holly Woodlawn, John Waters, Paul MorrisseyOriginally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2010.An intimate and tender portrait of the life and work of the iconic actress and model, Candy Darling, the Andy Warhol superstar. BEAUTIFUL DARLING is a seminal film in both art and LGBTQIA+ culture.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Art.; Arts.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Women artists.; Motion pictures--History.; Popular culture.; Art and architecture.;
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Glory : magical visions of black beauty / by Bethencourt, Kahran,author.; Bethencourt, Regis,author.;
"From Kahran and Regis Bethencourt, the dynamite husband and wife duo behind CreativeSoul Photography, comes GLORY, a photography book that shatters the conventional standards of beauty for Black children. Featuring a foreword by Amanda Seales With stunning images of natural hair and gorgeous, inventive visual storytelling, Glory puts Black beauty front and center with more than 100 breathtaking photographs and a collection of powerful essays about the children. At its heart, it is a recognition and celebration of the versatility and innate beauty of black hair, and black beauty. The glorious coffee-table book pays homage to the story of our royal past, celebrates the glory of the here and now, and even dares to forecast the future. It brings to life past, present, and future visions of black culture and showcases the power and beauty of recognizing and celebrating oneself. Beauty as an expression of who you are is power. When we define our own standards of beauty, we take back that power. GLORY encourages children around the world to feel that power and harness it"--
Subjects: Blacks; Photography of youth.; Beauty, Personal.; Aesthetics, Black.;
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The woman back from Moscow : in pursuit of beauty / by Jin, Ha,1956-author.;
"Through the life of a remarkable woman -- based on pioneering stage director Sun Weishi (1921-1968) -- this epic novel immerses us in the multifaceted history of China's Communist Party. Sun Weishi was educated in Moscow and when she returned to China she produced the works of Chekov, Gogol, and other socially progressive dramas. However, when the cultural revolution began in 1966, she was persecuted, arrested, and eventually died in prison."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Novels.; Sun, Weishi; Zhongguo gong chan dang; Theatrical producers and directors;
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Thailand [videorecording] : Asia's paradise / by Huot, Jadrino,1970-film producer.; Leduc, Yohan,film producer.; Lefort, Lyne,screenwriter,film director.; Vaillancourt, Simon C.,film director,screenwriter.; Dreamscape Media,publisher.;
Director, Simon C. Vaillancort and Lyne Lefort.Experience Thailand's historical and cultural sites, exquisite cuisine, and impeccable adventure tourism in this beautifully produced documentary.E.DVD, widescreen.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Travelogues (Motion pictures); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.
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Eyes that weave the world's wonders / by Ho, Joanna.; Kleinrock, Liz.; Ho, Dung.;
A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents'. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom, and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Picture books.; Asian Americans; Adopted children; Intercountry adoption; Adoption; Families; Interracial adoption; Racially mixed families; Korean Americans;
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Blue skies and golden fields : celebrating Ukraine / by Lushchevska, Oksana,1982-;
Welcome to Ukraine! -- A vast and diverse land -- History of Ukraine -- People and culture -- Ukraine fact file -- Ukrainian alphabet."Explore Ukraine and its people by learning about the traditions and experiences that make Ukraine rich in culture and history. Welcome to the land of sunflowers: Ukraine! From the sandy coasts of the Black Sea to the vibrant capital of Kyiv, this proud nation is full of history, culture, and beauty. Explore the bountiful crops that earned this Eastern European country its nickname, the Breadbasket of the World. Learn more about Ukraine's unique history--from former Soviet Union republic to independent nation. Then discover some of the country's most well-known figures, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Along with bright, bold photographs, celebrated author Oksana Lushchevska shares the treasures of her beloved home country, taking young readers beyond the headlines and into the heart of Ukraine. Inside you'll find three unique, hands-on projects: including How to Plant a Sunflower, How to Naturally Color Easter Eggs, and How to Make Ukraine's National Beverage, Uzvar. Also includes the traditional Ukrainian folktale "Rooster and Two Mice," a Fact File of quick bulleted info, including national symbols, population, official language, and a guide to learning the Ukrainian alphabet and key phrases"-- Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.LSC
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