African American history
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Beloved by Toni Morrison
“Beloved” by Toni Morrison is a profound and haunting novel that delves into the traumatic legacy of slavery in America. This Pulitzer Prize-winning book tells the story of Sethe, an escaped slave, and the ghost of her deceased daughter, Beloved. Author’s Background Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford in 1931, was an acclaimed American novelist, essayist, editor, and professor. She…
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Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by Manning Marable
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by Manning Marable is a profound and comprehensive biography that delves into the life of one of the most influential figures in American history. This book offers an unprecedented look at Malcolm X’s transformative journey, shedding light on his personal struggles, ideological evolution, and enduring impact on the civil rights movement. Marable’s meticulous research…
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
The story of Henrietta Lacks is one that intertwines the complexities of medical ethics, race, and the unrecognized contributions of a single woman to science. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, author Rebecca Skloot tells the gripping story of how one woman’s cells, taken without her knowledge, became one of the most significant tools in modern medicine. This article…
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