My current read. A non-fiction look into the murder of 14-year old Emmett Till in 1955. Wright Thompson grew up just miles away from the barn, although never once heard the name Emmett Till until he was an adult. Wright explores the history of racism in the Mississippi Delta, the consequences of covering up this story, and why learning about accurate history is essential. A must read.
#BlackHistoryMonth #NonfictionRead
#Fiction #2025reads #blackhistorymonth
I like how the story draws a complex picture to attain racial equality, and so many times I felt the pain for the unnamed narrator wanting things to work out for him. When he is unfairly expelled from college, I couldn‘t believe it, this was his dream but it would be nothing to what comes later, then things seem to be looking up when he joins the brotherhood only to realise a very, very harsh truth.
#BlackHistoryMonth This one has been on my radar awhile, fortunately I found a used copy in a store where I had some trade credits (Yay) Antonia Hylton has the right background to write this unique study,a Harvard grad that often writes about race,mass incarceration, and psychiatry.
Interesting and thoughtful story that addresses many issues still relevant today. #BlackHistoryMonth
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I think my hopes were a little too high for this one after reading Don‘t Cry for Me, by the same author, but I enjoyed hearing Isaac‘s point of view.
Overall a good book and not necessary to read the first to follow the story.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#lgbtqbookbingo2025
#BOTM
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I knew I picked the right book for Black History Month when the above quote was in the prologue. I needed this quote as Hope seems to be in short supply currently.
#BOTM really arrives quick. 😅
I‘m thinking the tagged will be a great bridge between #BlackHistoryMonth & #WomensHistoryMonth
repost for @Catsandbooks:
#RiseUpReads February 2025
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.
Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.
Optional Storygraph readalong: https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/37a3e213-d6d7-4b0d-8121-b015806813f0
#blackhistorymonth
I had an appointment in a different part of town on Friday so I had to stop in at the Half Price Books in the neighborhood. They had a nice Black History Month display at the entrance. (This is the right half of it.)
✔️✔️ I‘ve already read The Color Purple and
The Hate U Give.
🔮 Want to guess which one I bought?
#BlackHistoryMonth
#RiseUpReads February 2025
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.
Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.
Optional Storygraph readalong: https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/37a3e213-d6d7-4b0d-8121-b015806813f0
#blackhistorymonth
