Best Natasha N Mceachron Llc Podcasts (2024)

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One Righteous Man by Arthur Browne 26:33

6h ago26:33

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A review of “One Righteous Man” by Arthur Browne which tells the story of Samuel Battle, the first Black police officer in New York City. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/one-righteous-man-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire…

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When Affirmative Action Was White by Ira Katznelson | Noire Book Reviews 36:27

43m ago36:27

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A review of "When Affirmative Action Was White" by Ira Katznelson which tells the story of how the progressive programs of the 1930s and 1940s solidified and expanded the White American middle class while excluding Black citizens whenever possible. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/when-affirmative-action-was-white…

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Killing the Black Body by Dorothy E. Roberts 34:59

5h ago34:59

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A review of "Killing the Black Body" by Dorothy E. Roberts, a good book to discuss intersectionality as it touches on both race and reproductive rights. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/killing-the-black-body-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.inst…

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Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi 1:13:14

2d ago1:13:14

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A review of "Stamped from the Beginning" by Ibram X. Kendi which provides a history of America's racist ideas. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/stamped-from-the-beginning-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pinterest: https:…

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Things That Make White People Uncomfortable by Michael Bennett 20:55

6d ago20:55

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A review of "Things That Make White People Uncomfortable", a memoir by NFL defensive end Michael Bennett which also discusses various social issues. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/things-that-make-white-people-uncomfortable-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram:…

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Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills 24:00

9d ago24:00

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A review of “Black Fortunes” by Shomari Wills which tells the story of the first six Black Americans who became millionaires in the years following slavery. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/black-fortunes-book-review VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein 30:44

11d ago30:44

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A review of "The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein which charts the history of how local, state, and federal government policies and programs segregated cities across America. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-color-of-law-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram…

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The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander 47:31

13d ago47:31

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A review of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander which tackles the complex issues of mass incarceration. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/new-jim-crow-book-review VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya 25:28

15d ago25:28

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A review of “The Girl Who Smiled Beads” by Clemantine Wamariya, which charts her and her sister’s experience as refugees during the Rwandan genocide. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-girl-who-smiled-beads-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.inst…

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The Underground Railroad Records by William Still 18:01

17d ago18:01

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A review of “The Underground Railroad Records” by William Still, a vitally important book that shares the experiences of people who escaped or attempted to escape slavery via the Underground Railroad. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-underground-railroad-records-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire…

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The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton 22:51

19d ago22:51

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A review of "The Sun Does Shine", an autobiography written by Anthony Ray Hinton about his life and experience as a wrongfully convicted man. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-sun-does-shine-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/media…

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Women, Race, & Class by Angela Davis 28:53

21d ago28:53

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"Women, Race, & Class" by Angela Davis was published in 1981 and analyzes the individual histories and intersections of sexism, racism, and classism in America. The book primarily focuses on the women's liberation movement and provides an overview of the movement's complete timeline as well as in-depth coverage of specific eras. Show notes and sour…

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Negroes and the Gun by Nicholas Johnson | Noire Book Review 23:18

24d ago23:18

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A review of "Negroes and the Gun" which provides a history of Black people and firearms which includes but goes beyond self-defense. This allows you to imagine yourself witnessing these events in your mind's eye. What could have been a boring topic springs to life because it's told through these riveting stories and personal accounts. Show notes an…

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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge | Noire Book Review 21:10

29d ago21:10

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If you are looking for a new literary classic that perfectly summarizes the history of race relations in the UK while also breaking down how racist institutions are preserved by refusing to discuss racism then my review of "Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race" is for you. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.c…

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Caste by Isabel Wilkerson 20:31

28d ago20:31

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A review of Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents", a book about the structure of caste systems and their impact on three societies. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/caste-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediano…

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There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz 19:01

1M ago19:01

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A review of the book "There Are No Children Here" by Alex Kotlowitz which tells the story of residents of Chicago’s Henry Horner projects during the 1980s. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/there-are-no-children-here-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://w…

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Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington 26:52

1M ago26:52

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A discussion of Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington, an autobiography covering his experience as a child born into slavery, his struggle to obtain an education, and his time spent helping to establish what would become Tuskegee University. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/up-from-slavery-book-review. VISIT MY W…

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Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington 27:16

1M ago27:16

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A review of "Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present" by Harriet A. Washington which charts the history of unethical medical experiments that have been conducted on Black people. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/medical-apartheid-book-rev…

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Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement by Barbara Ransby 22:31

1M ago22:31

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A book review of "Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement" which was written by Barbara Ransby and tells the story of Ella Baker’s life. Visit the Noire Histoir YouTube Channel or website for the full review. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/ella-baker-and-the-black-freedom-movement-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE…

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Forty Million Dollar Slaves by William C. Rhoden 17:17

1M ago17:17

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A review of "Forty Million Dollar Slaves" by William C. Rhoden, a chronicle of Black athletes navigating efforts to limit their participation in sports. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/forty-million-dollar-slaves-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www…

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Ida: A Sword Among Lions by Paula Giddings | Noire Book Reviews 21:22

1M ago21:22

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"Ida: A Sword Among Lions" by Paula Giddings is a biography that details the journalistic activism of Ida B. Wells. Covering the incredibly impactful life of Wells is a huge undertaking but Giddings' delivers the goods. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/ida-a-sword-among-lions-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://…

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King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild 7:44

1M ago7:44

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"King Leopold's Ghost" by Adam Hochschild is the story of how King Leopold II of Belgium used violence and coercion to gain control of the Congo. In this review, I discuss how on a larger scale the book also provides a perspective on how various European powers carved up Africa for their own gain. Show notes and sources are available at https://med…

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Before the Mayflower by Lerone Bennett, Jr. 4:44

1M ago4:44

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“Before the Mayflower” by Lerone Bennett, Jr. is the ultimate book to read if you’re interested in Black History, especially American Black History. Originally published in 1962, the book covers the history of Black America from 1619 to 1962. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/before-the-mayflower. VISIT MY WEBSITE …

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At The Hands of Persons Unknown by Phillip Dray 6:27

1M ago6:27

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Phillip Dray details the history of mob violence and lynchings in "At the Hands of Persons Unknown". Dray lays out how lynchings were used as a form of political terrorism aimed at subjugating Black people and enforcing white supremacy. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/at-the-hands-of-persons-unknown. VISIT MY WEB…

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Black Against Empire by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin, Jr 7:16

1M ago7:16

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“Black Against Empire” by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin, Jr is the definitive history of The Black Panthers. The book not only charts the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party but also provides detailed backgrounds of its most prominent members. Learning about Huey P. Newton’s and Bobby Seale’s early family life set the stage for explaining t…

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Ain't I a Woman by bell hooks 10:57

2M ago10:57

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"Ain't I a Woman" by bell hooks explores the impact of racism and sexism on Black women. Not as separate factors but through the lens of intersectionality. The book charts the history of how “sexism operates both independently of and simultaneously with racism to oppress us” (Black women). Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.…

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The Assassination of Fred Hampton by Jeffrey Haas 4:02

2M ago4:02

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"The Assassination of Fred Hampton" by Jeffrey Haas is an incredible book about a less celebrated but important Black figure. The details may differ but the story of Fred Hampton is unfortunately not uncommon. Yet, his death stands apart from most others as it was proven to have been the result of a concerted effort by the FBI and Chicago police. S…

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Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody 6:07

2M ago6:07

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"Coming of Age in Mississippi" by Anne Moody is the story of a young Black woman coming of age in rural Mississippi during the 40's and 50's. Moody's introduction to and involvement in the Civil Rights Movement unfolds in a beautifully written story. It was refreshing to read about the development of an activist juxtaposed against a young woman's j…

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Watch Me Fly by Myrlie Evers-Williams 10:00

2M ago10:00

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In this episode of the Noire Histoir podcast, I discuss "Watch Me Fly" by Myrlie Evers-Williams. "Watch Me Fly" is more than the story of the widow of a civil rights hero. It’s also the story of a rather sheltered woman who struggles to find herself in her thirties after her world is ripped apart. Show notes and are available at https://medianoire.…

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The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson 6:25

2M ago6:25

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"The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson, weaves together the stories of three people who fled the South during The Great Migration. It's not a happy book but I found it very inspiring. In this episode, I discuss the book's main characters and touch on The Great Migration, the plight of sharecroppers, and the generational wealth gap. Show not…

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The Corner by David Simon and Edward Burns [Book & Series Review] 6:08

2M ago6:08

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"The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood" by David Simon and Edward Burns is one of the most saddening and inspiring books I’ve ever read. The book follows the lives of residents near the corner of West Fayette and Monroe Streets in West Baltimore over a year in the early 90’s. The authors lay bare how a history of poverty, cri…

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Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority by Tom Burrell | Noire Book Reviews 7:38

2M ago7:38

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"Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority" written by Tom Burrell, is a book about “the greatest propaganda campaign of all time”: the concept of black inferiority. In this episode, I discuss the book's theories on racial stereotypes and its exploration of the lingering effects of slavery on the Black psyche and community. Show notes …

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12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup [Book & Movie Review] 6:19

2M ago6:19

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"12 Years a Slave" is a movie/book about the unfortunate life events of Solomon Northup. Solomon was lured away from home under false pretenses, kidnapped, and sold into slavery. He then spent 12 years of his life yearning for his family and suffering under the false identity of "Platt". In this book and movie review, I discuss the themes of desper…

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Your Money and Your Man by Michelle Singletary 6:44

2M ago6:44

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"Your Money and Your Man" by Michelle Singletary, offers women financial advice for life in general but mostly focuses on dating/courtship, marriage, and raising kids. In this episode, I discuss useful sections of the book along with the points on which I agreed and disagreed with Singletary's views on personal finance. Show notes are available at …

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At the Dark End of the Street by Danielle L. McGuire 4:34

2M ago4:34

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"At the Dark End of the Street" by Danielle L. McGuire tells the story of Black women's fight to obtain civil rights and equal legal protection against rape and sexual harassment. In this episode, I discuss the book's fresh perspective on Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement.⠀ Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/at-the-dark-…

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs 3:54

2M ago3:54

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"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" tells the story of Harriet Jacobs, a fugitive slave who escaped North with hopes of reuniting with her children. One of the primary themes is the impact of limited civil rights on slave women and their ability to protect themselves and their children. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/in…

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The Cutting Season by Attica Locke 21:27

2M ago21:27

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A review of "The Cutting Season" by Attica Locke, a murder mystery that takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana on the fictional Belle Vie plantation. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/cutting-season-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pin…

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Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith 34:14

3M ago34:14

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A review of “Worthy” by Jada Pinkett Smith, a relatively new release about the actress' early life growing up in Baltimore, her career as an actress in LA, and of course her marriage. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/worthy-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.i…

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Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson [Book Review] 23:19

3M ago23:19

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"Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson is a book about family and identity. Eleanor Bennett was married with two children who despite being several years apart were very close as children but have become estranged as adults. The siblings are forced to deal with each other in the aftermath of their mother's passing. She has left some recordings for the…

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Will by Will Smith 27:37

3M ago27:37

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A review of “Will” by Will Smith an autobiography about the rapper and actor that charts his life from a childhood in West Philadelphia to being a Hollywood megastar. It's an unexpectedly candid account of the ups and downs in Smith's life that led to me finishing the book with a different perspective of the man and insightful questions for myself.…

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Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams 22:01

3M ago22:01

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"Queenie" by Candice Carty-Williams is a novel about a young Black woman in her mid-20s who was born and raised in London. The story follows her through the ups and downs of a year of her life, much of it spurred on by her relationship drama and personal issues. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/queenie-book-review. VISIT MY W…

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Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis 27:28

3M ago27:28

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A review of "Finding Me: A Memoir" by Viola Davis, an account of the actress' personal and professional life. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/finding-me-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/medianoir…

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When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole 26:43

3M ago26:43

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A review of "When No One Is Watching" by Alyssa Cole, a thriller and romance about gentrification in a fictional neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/when-no-one-is-watching-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire …

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Memphis by Tara Stringfellow 28:40

4M ago28:40

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A review of "Memphis" by Tara Stringfellow which is at its core a book about family. The family we're born into but also our community. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/memphis-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pinterest: https://www.…

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Yonder by Jabari Asim 25:39

4M ago25:39

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A review of "Yonder" by Jabari Asim, a fictional slave narrative that tells the story of a group of friends who seek love and share typical relationships that we might take for granted. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/yonder-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www…

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Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson 23:15

4M ago23:15

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A review of "Just As I Am" a memoir about the long and storied life of legendary actress Cicely Tyson. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/take-my-hand-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/medianoire/ Ti…

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Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez 23:46

4M ago23:46

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A review of "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez which tells the story of a recently graduated nurse who learns about an unethical medical program and becomes a whistleblower. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/take-my-hand-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.i…

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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers 20:13

4M ago20:13

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A review of "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, an epic saga that tells the story of several generations of a Black family from a small fictional town in Georgia. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/love-songs-of-web-du-bois-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA…

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Black Love Matters by Jessica P. Pryde 34:01

4M ago34:01

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A review of "Black Love Matters", an anthology of essays about Black readers, writers, characters, and stories as they relate to the romance genre of books. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/black-love-matters-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/me…

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Song Yet Sung by James McBride 28:12

4M ago28:12

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"Song Yet Sung" by James McBride is a story about the Underground Railroad but also much more. The story takes place in 1850 about a decade before the start of the Civil War and follows a young woman, Liz Spocott, who has escaped from the plantation where she grew up. What follows is a thrilling chase and scavenger hunt of sorts as Liz seeks to und…

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