I Focused on Only Reading Women, and Here’s What Happened
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Girlhood and a Lifetime of Unwanted Touch
CW: sexual violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment It was 20 years ago, but I still remember everything. Going out dancing to a favorite nightclub in Cambridge. Lights flashing. Faces blinking bright out of the darkness. A young guy’s hands resting lightly on my hips as we stepped and spun with the music. And suddenly, a
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Because of Slavery: A Reflection
As a Black person living in America, I have a fraught relationship with books about slavery. Most oppressive systems in America against Black people exist because of slavery. There is an episode of the Netflix show Black AF where you can get a crash course in why in less than 5 minutes. Previously, I disliked
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A Meditation on Toni Morrison’s Voice
BoyBoy is my favorite character name thus far in my reading experience. His description in Toni Morrison’s second novel, Sula, is sensory and downright reflective of his low down nature. Clips of Ms. Morrison’s interviews circulate often, speaking to someone’s ambition, what they need in the moment. When Ms. Morrison passed away nearly two years
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5 Hobbies To Keep Your Mental Health In Check During Quarantine
Typically, anniversaries are an exciting occasion. Happy one year anniversary to a job, a significant other, life event, anything. However, we have passed the one year anniversary of quarantine. Not as much fun. Although the year has simultaneously flown by and been the slowest year of our lives, it’s still difficult. Every single day that
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10 Books for Happiness, Courage, and Inspiration
What does self-love/self-care look for you? Candles, a warm relaxing bath, cooking an elaborate meal, mindfulness, or journaling? For me, it is reading, cuddling with my seven-year-old dog who is – objectively – the cutest Golden Retriever in existence, meditation, facing my faults, and changing for the better. I believe that it is important to
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MPR is Talking Race in 2021
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Picture Books to Celebrate Black History Month & to Read Year-Round
Black History Month is an extremely important month to celebrate not only Black historical figures, but also Black Excellence and Black Joy. Although February is the only month specifically set to recognize Black History, all months of the year should be opportunities to celebrate and learn. As an elementary school teacher, picture books are a
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What Is Your Relationship Attachment Style?
In psychology, “attachment styles” describe how people bond to each other. It originally came from research on how a mother and infant were attached to each other. When mothers are reliable, stable and show love and affection towards their babies, they create a secure attachment with their children. This leads to children to becoming more
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Book Review: Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller
Summary Have you ever wondered by certain people are anxious in relationships while others pull back whenever they get too close? It’s not a coincidence that people exhibit these types of behaviors. In psychology, there is a concept of “attachment styles” which describe how people are attached to each other. In Attached, professionals researched the
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Terry McMillan’s Canvas
Terry McMillan’s tweets are a threadless revelation. She shares her writing process, political prowess, music loves, and that she in fact bought enough lunch and dinner to power through her editing. Her writing is as revelatory. Her third novel, Waiting to Exhale delved into the lives of four Black women with their trials in relationships
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Uncomfy Books: Reading that makes you uncomfortable
I like reading books that make me feel uncomfortable. I know in high school, I did my share of reading to escape reality, to immerse myself in worlds other than my own and live other people’s lives. Many people like to read to escape the world. I saw so many new Bookstagram friends pop up
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![Here's a non-fiction suggestion for your TBR as Arab American Heritage Month winds down!📖
LAST TO EAT, LAST TO LEARN: My Life in Afghanistan Fighting to Educate Women by Pashtana Durrani and Tamara Bralo has already hit shelves at your local library or bookstore!
"From young Afghani activist and Amnesty International Global Youth Ambassador Pashtana Durrani, a deeply inspiring memoir about the power of learning and the value of educators in their many forms – from teachers, mentors, and role models, to fathers, mothers, and any one of us with the drive to stand against ignorance…"
What other books are you picking up for Arab Heritage month?
Thank you @kensingtonbooks for sending this title our way!
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