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The global pandemic led to renewed interest in health disparities; however, numerous medical schools, residency programs, outpatient clinics, and hospital organizations were not equipped to teach about health equity.
In Health Equity: A Guide for Clinicians, Medical Educators & Healthcare Organizations, Dr. Bonzo Reddick presents a framework for addressing health disparities that can be applied to most situations of systemic and institutional...
2) The Presumption of Guilt: The Arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Race, Class, and Crime in America
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Shortly after noon on Tuesday, July 16, 2009, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., MacArthur Fellow and Harvard professor, was mistakenly arrested by Cambridge police sergeant James Crowley for attempting to break into his own home. The ensuing media firestorm ignited debate across the country. The Crowley-Gates incident was a clash of absolutes, underscoring the tension between black and white, police and civilians, and the privileged and less privileged in modern...
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Dive Deep into the Radiant Spectrum of Family Love
In a world of increasing diversity, what does it mean to raise a child with a rich, multiracial heritage? "All the Colors of Love" opens up a treasure trove of wisdom, empathy, and practical strategies for those at the heart of nurturing the next generation in a racially conscious world. This insightful guide illuminates the path for parents, guardians, and educators alike, determined to celebrate...
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"Prince Hall and His Followers, written by a scholarly Afro-American, presents to the world a treatise on the legitimacy of Negro Masonry that should be in the hands of every Mason seeking for Truth." -Crisis (1915)
"Prince Hall, preacher, race champion, abolitionist, father of negro Masonry, one of the great figures in negro history...the character and work of this great man have been admirably set forth in a new book of vital interest to Masons...
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In Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future, descendants of four prominent Black families whose ancestors were enslaved, tell readers what life was like for those ancestors, and how their experiences shaped and influenced future generations. The authors worked with family historians, gathered volumes of historical documents, and worked with historians from Montpelier, Mount Vernon, and Africatown to ensure its accuracy.
ALL profits go to the "Each...
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Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Swahili language and culture with "Mastering Swahili: A Comprehensive Guide to Proficiency." This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to linguistic excellence, cultural immersion, and a deeper understanding of the Swahili-speaking world.Unveiling the Linguistic Tapestry: Unlock the secrets of Swahili grammar, pronunciation, and essential vocabulary as you traverse the linguistic landscape....
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The Natural Border tells the recent history of Mediterranean rural capitalism from the perspective of marginalized Black African farm workers. Timothy Raeymaekers shows how in the context of global supply chains and repressive border regimes, agrarian production and reproduction are based on fundamental racial hierarchies.
Taking the example of the tomato-a typical 'Made in Italy' commodity-Raeymaekers asks how political boundaries are drawn around...
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Rachid Sidi Boumedine, qui a déjà signé un ouvrage sur les cuisines, revisite les mille et une manières de nommer, de préparer le couscous, en rapport avec les moments, les lieux, les motifs et les circonstances de sa consommation en cercle plus ou moins intime, dans une commensalité ordinaire ou solennelle.
Pour secouer nos mémoires afin de les arracher à la somnolence qu'engendrent le familier et les fausses évidences, Rachid Sidi Boumedine...
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“History at its best-clear, intelligent, moving. Paula Giddings has written a book as priceless as its subject”-Toni Morrison
Acclaimed by writers Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou, Paula Giddings's When and Where I Enter is not only an eloquent testament to the unsung contributions of individual women to our nation, but to the collective activism which elevated the race and women's movements that define our times. From Ida B. Wells to the...
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The Sexual Lives of Black Women, In Their Own Words
In a culture driven by sexual and racial imagery, very few honest conversations about race, gender, and sexuality actually take place. In their absence, commonly held perceptions of black women as teenage mothers, welfare recipients, mammies, or exotic sexual playthings remain unchanged. For fear that telling their stories will fulfill society's implicit expectations about their sexuality, most...
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Larry Elder and his straight talk are "controversial"*, "provocative"**, "iconoclastic"***, "refreshing". ****
IS LIFE UNFAIR FOR BLACK AMERICANS?
In What's Race Got to Do with It?, bestselling author Larry Elder takes on the touchiest topic in American life: Race. Some Americans think race is the biggest issue this country faces today. Elder says: What?!? What about the economy, what about war, what about the security of our borders and our citizens?
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"Reminiscences of a Ranger...by Horace Bell...published in 1881...became a classic work of frontier literature. Bell, a gold-seeker, volunteer lawman, soldier, lawyer and journalist, was a masterful story-teller and his colorful book has been aptly termed 'the finest memoirs of early Los Angeles'...accounts of gold rush bandits, gunfights, vigilantes and manhunts." -Tulsa World, Jan. 9, 2000
"Reminiscences of a Ranger...by Horace Bell...is the real...
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"The Classic Collection of W. E. B. Du Bois" presents a rich selection of seminal works by the renowned African-American scholar, activist, and writer. This illustrated anthology features some of Du Bois's most influential writings, including "Dark Princess," a novel that explores themes of race, identity, and international politics through the story of a romance between an African American man and an African princess. Also included is "The Souls...
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When Jan Moves to Guatemala with her young daughter to run a medical clinic on the heels of her divorce, she knows the experience will be difficult and life-changing. But she doesn't anticipate all the ways she will change.
To make sense of her professional, personal, and parenting turmoil in a country with plenty of its own turmoil, Jan finds herself adopting a Maya worldview that weaves together concepts of duality (there can be no light without...
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through The Native American Dream: Beating the Odds in the Fight for Self-Reliance, a vivid exploration of resilience and ingenuity that brings to life the untold tales of grit, wisdom, and the pursuit of self-sufficiency. This book isn't just a historical account; it's a living narrative that weaves the past into our current social fabric. Discover how the enduring wisdom and unyielding spirit of Native American...
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Global anti-Asian racism, particularly in the guise of Yellow Peril, has endured for centuries around the world. In Europe and the Americas, Asian immigrants and refugees were, and are, treated as threats to national security. Yellow Peril and anti-Asian racism is also found in Africa, Australia, and in Asian nations as well. Wherever Asian immigrants and refugees found themselves, anti-Asian sentiments quickly followed. The contributors to Global...
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Embark on a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and unique experiences that define the enchanting continent of Australia. "Discovering Australia: A Traveler's Guide" invites you to explore the extraordinary tapestry of this vast and vibrant land, providing an expertly crafted companion for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers seeking new adventures.From the iconic skylines of Sydney to the ancient wonders...
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An Indigenous oral history collection featuring traditional Dene stories and personal stories from a Dene elder.
Our parents always taught us well. They told us to look on the good side of life and to accept what has to happen.
The Man Who Lived with a Giant is a collection of traditional and personal stories told by Johnny Neyelle, a Dene Elder from Déline, Northwest Territories. Johnny used storytelling to teach Dene youth and others to understand...
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Throughout history and the present, inspiring and encouraging words from black people are like music to our souls when we become tired or distressed. The contribution and sacrifice of black people of the past and present are relevant, as we continue to fight inequality, racism and police brutality. Music or words in melodic form has always lifted black people when slave master's whip comes out, or when white mobs slaughter and murder innocent black...
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Black women are in charge. They are in charge of their dreams, goals, and self-worth. They are no longer giving a F*CK, if a man leaves them, they still have a family, and career to hold down. Due to the overwhelming call for justice in the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African-American emergency medical technician, black soundly crying, BLACK LIVES MATTER! Sure, they want love, but no longer at the expense of their dignity and self-respect....