Another year in the books: Best reads of 2021

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Another year in the books: Best reads of 2021

Monitor reviewers’ choices of the best books of 2021 celebrate diverse voices and the importance of human connection.

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Eerie echoes of Albert Camus’ novel ‘The Plague’ in real-life Oran, Algeria

ORAN, Algeria — A mysterious virus rips through the city of Oran, Algeria, in Albert Camus’ novel “The

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Jail Guards ‘Segregated’ Away From George Floyd’s Accused Murderer Sue For Racial Discrimination

Black and brown corrections officers in Minnesota were forbidden from guarding the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd, according to a new racial discrimination lawsuit.

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Ralph Bunche , in full Ralph Johnson Bunche (born Aug. 7, 1904, Detroit, Mich., U.S.—died Dec. 9, 1971, New York, N.Y.), U.S. diplomat, a key member of the United Nations for more than two decades, and winner of the 1950 Nobel Prize for Peace for his successful negotiation of an Arab-Israeli

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Ed Bullins , (born July 2, 1935, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.), American playwright, novelist, poet, and journalist who emerged as one of the leading and most prolific dramatists of black theatre in the

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Jenna Bush Hagar To Tribute Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye On TODAY And People Are Rightfully Concerned

The TODAY Show has announced that Jenna Bush Hagar will host "A Celebration of Toni Morrison," a one-hour special honoring the 50th anniversary of the author's debut novel, The Bluest Eye, on December 21 and the news did not go over well.

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Summer Is Coming. Bring a Book.

… consider the larger arc of African-American women and their crafts throughout …

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Wole Soyinka , in full Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka (born July 13, 1934, Abeokuta, Nigeria), Nigerian playwright and political activist who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986. He sometimes wrote of modern West Africa in a satirical style, but his serious intent and his belief in the

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Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker

Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker sī´dənstrĭk˝ər [key], 1892–1973, American author, b. Hillsboro, W.Va., grad. Randolph-Macon Womens College, 1914, the first American woman to receive (1938) the Nobel Prize in Literature. Until 1924 she lived principally in China, where she, her parents, and her first

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Ellis: An Open Letter to President Biden

By Glenn Ellis Dear President Biden: It’s no secret to any of us that Black Americans have carried a disproportionate burden throughout every stage of the pandemic. As you undertake the daunting task of leading the efforts to lift all Americans out of the grips of the COIVD-19 pandemic, we are all

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Grand Park’s Lovers Rock Celebration Becomes Virtual Festival Featuring Top DJ Playlist and Food Demonstrations

Residents of Los Angeles are fortunate to be living in Southern California. It is both humbling and heartwarming to be envied for our beautiful weather, bright sunny days.

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Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Professor Arthur Lewis of Princeton. He was the first Black cited in a category other than peace.

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Give us our flowers: 'Dear Culture' podcast celebrates its 50th episode - TheGrio

Black History Month is in full swing and the Dear Culture podcast is celebrating its 50th episode! This podcast has... View Article The post Give us our flowers: 'Dear Culture' podcast celebrates its 50th episode appeared first on TheGrio.

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Expanding Beyond His Music, TQ Has Evolved Into A Versatile Businessman | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

Terrance Quaites, or “TQ”, burst onto the scene with an edgy look suited more for a rapper than a vocalist. However, his first hit “Westside” from his “They Never Saw Me Coming” album showed off his vocals and range on the R&B front. He found success as a singer and as a songwriter. He’s penned

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Tanzanian Abdulrazak Gurnah awarded Nobel literature prize

U.K.-based Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah, whose experience of crossing continents and cultures has nurtured his novels about the impact of The post Tanzanian Abdulrazak Gurnah awarded Nobel literature prize appeared first on TheGrio.

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CROWN MEDIA PRESS TOUR WINTER 2021! How Hallmark Channel Produced Its Holiday Films During A Pandemic (Here's Their Secret!) Plus: More Diversity In 2021! - DivaGalsDaily

When it comes Christmas, Crown Media, which helms the Hallmark Channel, is at the top of the game. Even during a pandemic, the network premiered 40 new movies for its 'Countdown To Christmas,' including The Christmas House, which features

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Malveaux: The impact of Black women’s voices

By Julianne Malveaux Patriarchy baffles me as much as white supremacy does. How do the men, birthed by women, consider us inferior? When we raise our voices, we are irrational or hysterical. When we are emphatic, we are hostile. According to former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, we talk too

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Black student sues University of Tennessee: 'Professional conduct rules are created to keep minorities out' - TheGrio

In her lawsuit against the University of Tennessee, graduate student Kimberly Diei hopes to create a lasting impact for students... View Article The post Black student sues University of Tennessee: 'Professional conduct rules are created to keep minorities out' appeared first on TheGrio.

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What you should know about Black impeachment managers prosecuting Trump - TheGrio

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is being overseen by two Black lawmakers who have become integral figures in the Democratic... View Article The post What you should know about Black impeachment managers prosecuting Trump appeared first on TheGrio.

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23-year-old Quil Lemons becomes the youngest photographer to shoot a cover for Vanity Fair - Face2Face Africa

Quil Lemons may only be 23, but a look at the Philadelphia native and professional photographer’s portfolio as well as the array of celebrities and renowned brands he has worked with manifests how he’s quickly climbing up the ladder. Lemons rose to prominence in 2017 following his Glitterboy photo

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Born on February 18, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio as Chloe Anthony Wofford, Toni Morrison is an American author, editor and professor who won the 1993 Nobel Prize in literature for being an author “who in novels characterized by visionary force and poetic import, gives life to an essential aspect of

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Fashionista Tracee Ellis Ross Comes Clean, Says The Only Birkin Bag She Ever Owned Was Fake

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Reggae Music, Dancehall and the Sub-culture of Violence | New York Carib News

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A mix of hope and dismay as religious leaders assess Biden

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LIFETIME TV PRESS TOUR WINTER 2021! Danielle Brooks Is Mahalia Jackson! T.D. Jakes "Seven Deadly Sins" Anthology Comes To Lifetime With Major Stars! - DivaGalsDaily

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COVID-19 update: 2 488 new cases and 237 deaths recorded in SA

South Africa currently has a cumulative COVID-19 caseload of 1 484 900 along with 47 382 deaths and 1 377 980 recoveries.

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A tale of two plagues in Oran, Algeria: COVID-19 brings a dystopian novel to life

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Mary Wilson, Motown Legend And Founding Member Of The Supremes, Dead At 76

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