Nineteen-year-old NiNi Alexander can be full of smiles, but unbeknownst to anyone, she's broken on the inside. Being an only child, her cousin, Onyae, is the closest thing she has to a sister.Onyae is young, wild and free. Her boldness and beauty makes her stand out from most. She knows all the pain that her cousin endures, and she tries to help her through it, but her sisterly love doesn't seem to be enough.Because NiNi's mother is laden with illness, NiNi has dedicated he...

For some, the allure and power of the streets are elusive but yet, a wonder to behold. Some engage in this lifestyle of self-destructive criminal behavior, knowing one day it might cost them their family, freedom, or something even far more valuable . . . their lives.Four-Times New York Times Besting-Selling Author Wahida Clark is no stranger to the streets. She served nine-and-a-half years in federal prison. The Bronx's very own Shannon Holmes, author of the National Best-Seller B...

This book is written to help African American male youth to improve their/our future with motivated and melanin inspired learning as well as many other learning strategies for brothers in the K12 learning classrooms that I taught in or lead as a former Principal and/or Vice Principal. In addition to poetry, this book is full of good, and positive advice to make SURE Black male youth are successful in K12 levels of education and includes my five paragraph essay writing instructions, histori...

For some, the allure and power of the streets are elusive but yet, a wonder to behold. Some engage in this lifestyle of self-destructive criminal behavior, knowing one day it might cost them their family, freedom, or something even far more valuable . . . their lives. Four-Times New York Times Besting-Selling Author Wahida Clark is no stranger to the streets. She served nine-and-a-half years in federal prison. The Bronx's very own Shannon Holmes, author of the National Best-Seller B-More C...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERPORCHLIGHT AWARD WINNER AS ONE OF THE BEST BUSINESS BOOKS OF 2024One of Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters reveals the public speaking lessons and communication skills that will help you become a more confident and compelling communicator and leader.As a White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat helped craft hundreds of speeches for President Obama. But when it came to public speaking himself, Szuplat—like many people—was gripped by anxi...

Lead from the Outside is a necessary guide to harnessing the strengths of being an outsider by Stacey Abrams, one of the most prominent black female politicians in the U.S.Leadership is hard. Convincing others—and often yourself—that you possess the answers and are capable of world-affecting change requires confidence, insight, and sheer bravado. Stacey Abrams's Lead from the Outside is the handbook for outsiders, written with the awarene...

Activist and journalist Shaun King reflects on the events that made him one of the most prominent social justice leaders of our time and lays out a clear action plan for you to join the fight.As a leader of the Black Lives Matter movement, Shaun King has become one of the most recognizable and powerful voices on the front lines of civil rights in our time. His commitment to reforming the justice system and making America a more equitable place has brought challenge...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The outspoken liberal voice on the Fox News show The Five shows us how to stay true to our values, find common ground, and communicate with confidence when engaging across political and social divides.“A helpful guide to engaging with those who think differently from you—and doing it in a thoughtful and civil way.”—Katie Couric**Imagine you’re sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner, knowing it’s going to get heated. One uncle is ready to argue ...

'A devastating front-line account of the police killings and the young activism that sparked one of the most significant racial justice movements since the 1960s: Black Lives Matter ... Lowery more or less pulls the sheet off America ... essential reading' Junot Díaz, The New York Times, Books of 2016**'Electric ... so well reported, so plainly told and so evidently the work of a man who has not grown a callus on his heart' Dwight Garner, The New York ...

Whether you're delivering a heartfelt toast or eulogy, giving a presentation at work, or speaking up for change, this comprehensive guide gives you the tools you need to become a confident and compelling speaker, communicator, and leader in your work and in life.Drawing on the life-changing lessons he learned from his time in the White House, leading speechwriter Terry Szuplat shows you how to:• Communicate clearly and confidently in any situation• Create an emotiona...

Shortlisted for the SABEW Best in Business Book AwardsWinner of the 2022 AAMBC Literary Award for Non-Fiction/Self Help Book of the YearA breakdown of the economic and social injustices facing Black people and other marginalized citizens inspired by political activist Kimberly Jones' viral video, “How Can We Win.”“So if I played four hundred rounds of Monopoly with you and I had ...

"Insightful, emotional, and enraging" this memoir from Stockton CA's first black mayor "empowers us to fight for equal opportunities for our communities" (Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award–winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist ) ."Don't tell nobody our business," Michael Tubbs's mother often told him growing up. For...