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MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast is a thoughtfully curated series that offers a unique opportunity to listen to Black authors discussing their latest works. Each episode of the podcast features an in-depth conversation with an author, delving into their creative process, inspirations, and the themes explored in their book. The series is a re-cast of the live author talks hosted by MahoganyBooks, a Black-owned bookstore in Washington DC that is dedicated to promoting literature written fo ...
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Transformative Dialogues: Hip Hop, Media, and Political Engagement
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What happens when you combine the power of African American literature with the voices of social justice champions? Join us as we welcome Angela Rye and Charlamagne Tha God, who bring their expertise and passion to a lively and thought-provoking conversation about the importance of authentic communication and storytelling in the fight for social ju…
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Unlocking Healing Through Art and Storytelling: MK Asante's Journey
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Ever wondered how literature and art can become pathways to self-discovery and healing? Journey with us as we sit down with the profoundly multi-talented M.K. Asante, whose work as an artist, filmmaker, musician, activist, and professor at Morgan State University offers invaluable insights into African American literature. Discover how Asante’s boo…
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From Inspiration to Creation: Willow Smith's Journey in Art and Storytelling
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What happens when African roots meet Viking lore? Hear bestselling author and breathwork coach Alex Elle, as she moderates an engaging discussion with Willow Smith about her debut novel, "Black Shield Maiden." Celebrating 17 incredible years of Mahogany Books, co-founder Ramunda Lark Young joins us to highlight the importance of partnerships with i…
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The Rhythms of Black Narratives: From Cultural Touchstones to Literary Heritage
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Join us for another captivating episode of MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast as we welcome the renowned Hanif Abdurraqib and Jason Reynolds. In this enriching conversation, we immerse ourselves in the vibrant world of African American literature, exploring how words can dance off the page and resonate deeply with our lives. Hanif Abdurraqib, a m…
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Navigating the Intersections of Black and Afro-Latinx Identities
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Remember the warmth of sitting around a table, listening to the elders share stories that are equal parts history and heart? That's the essence of what we're bringing to the table in today's episode. We're thrilled to host April Ryan and Natasha S. Alford, two titans of journalism and literature, as they guide us through the rich landscape of Afric…
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Confronting the Invisible Ache: Black Men's Journey to Healing and Empowerment
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In this episode, we join Mr. Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith as they discuss their insightful book, "The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying their Pain and Reclaiming their Power," at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library. Together, they explore the often-overlooked traumas and grief experienced by African American men that challeng…
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A Bold Conversation on Aging, Financial Insecurity, and Social Change
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Have you ever pondered the narratives that shape our approach to aging, particularly as women? Our latest episode at MahoganyBooks brings together Lyn Slater, Christine Platt, and Elizabeth White, three authors who unravel this complex web with works that challenge and redefine societal expectations. Through Lyn's 'How to Be Old,' Christine's 'The …
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A Tapestry Woven from Black Struggle, Literature, and Leadership
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As we gather around the warm, inclusive space of a MahoganyBooks author event, we're reminded that the power of literature is not just in storytelling, but in shaping futures and fueling revolutions. Reverend Tony Lee ushers us into this sacred dialogue with a stirring invocation, leading us to explore the growth of our dear sister Rahiel Tesfamari…
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Crafting a Narrative at the Crossroads of Black Masculinity and Queerness
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Embark on a profound exploration of African-American literature and personal storytelling with Rasheed Copeland and our guest Dr. Tony Keith Jr., as they unravel the threads of identity, language, and the art of narrative. Dr. Keith, a poet whose words paint the truths of the black and LGBTQ+ communities, takes us behind the scenes of his memoir "H…
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Cultivating Resilience Against Racial Stressors
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When Dr. Rheeda L. Walker graced our Anacostia bookstore, we embarked on a profound journey into the heart of African-American mental health. Her inspiring story, from the roots of Savannah, Georgia to the penning of "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health," offers a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of wellbeing within the Black…
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Tracing the Legacy of Black Entrepreneurial Spirit
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As the pages of African-American history are turned, the profound insights of Dr. Malveaux illuminate our podcast with the authenticity and depth of black narratives. Our discussion transcends mere storytelling, delving into the emotional resonance of African-American literature, from the cherished tales at Mahogany Books to the haunting echoes of …
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Celebrating Black Financial Empowerment with Tiffany Aliche
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Ever wondered how to untangle the often complex web of personal finance? Tiffany Aliche, affectionately known as the Budgetnista, joins us to share her pearls of financial wisdom that have captivated audiences nationwide and landed her features in Forbes and on OWN. With her down-to-earth style, Tiffany transforms confusing financial jargon into bi…
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Revisiting Our Roots through "Barracoon" with Dr. Ibram Kendi
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When the echoes of our ancestors' voices find a way to whisper through the pages of history, it takes a masterful storyteller to translate that whisper into a roar. That's precisely what Zora Neale Hurston achieves in "Barracoon," her account of Cudjoe Lewis's harrowing journey from African freedom to the trials of Jim Crow Apartheid. Our conversat…
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Unveiling the Healing Power of Black Storytelling
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Have you ever considered the profound connections between rest, memory, and the stories that shape us? This is the heart of our conversation with Cole Arthur Riley and Tricia Hersey, two luminaries in African-American literature and culture. In this episode of MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast, we are thrilled to escort you through a realm where…
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Art, Literature, and Body Positivity Conversations with Vashti Harrison
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Imagine finding a community that not only reads but lives and breathes the stories that reflect your very essence. That's the magic my husband and I aimed to capture when we founded MahoganyBooks 16 years ago. In our latest conversation, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Vashti Harrison, of the children's book, Big, along with the r…
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Rachel Cargle Discuss A Renaissance of Our Own
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This author talk featuring author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Rachel Cargle in conversation with Well-Read Black Girl founder, Glory Edim, was everything we'd hoped it would be. Each lady brought warmth and wisdom, discussing how African American literature serves not just as a mirror reflecting personal growth but also as a beacon calling f…
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Dolen Perkins Valdez Discusses Take My Hand
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MahoganyBooks welcomed NAACP Image Award-winning and New York Times Best-Selling author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez for a book discussion and audience Q&A for her riveting work, Take My Hand. MakerSPACE is here to meet the needs of today’s entrepreneurs, creatives, and work-from-home professionals. We do this through private offices, coworking spaces, an…
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MahoganyBooks was thrilled to host a special evening with New York Times bestselling author Cleo Wade who discussed her new book, Remember Love: Words for Tender Times with Symone Sanders-Townsend in partnership with our friends at THEARC. Chart a path away from exhaustion and endless crises and toward a place of renewal and radiant love with New Y…
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Michael Harriot Discusses Black AF History
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MahoganyBooks welcomed beloved columnist Michael Harriot to discuss his new book Black AF History, a comprehensive and bitingly hilarious appraisal of American history, in which the dominant narrative is directly confronted and corrected to showcase the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. The conversation was led by MahoganyBooks owner…
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