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#1 - The Perfect Marriage Click to order via Amazon Kimberla Lawson Roby Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (January 8, 2013) Denise and Derrek Shaw are the perfect American couple. Happily married for 15 years, they have a wonderful daughter, successful careers, and a beautiful house. They also have a shocking secret: a dangerous addiction to drugs. Denise and Derrek attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings, but with Denise's job becoming more stressful, it is the drugs that allow her to get through her long days. Then Derrek, who has been clean for weeks, relapses when there is a family tragedy. Once soul mates, this husband and wife are quickly losing the immense love they once felt for each other. With her parents spiraling out of control, their daughter, Mackenzie, makes an unexpected move to take matters into her own hands. Is there still hope and a final chance to save the Shaw family? |
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- The Tithing Hoax: Exposing The Lies, Misinterpretations & False
Teachings About Tithing Click to order via Amazon Cynthia Harper & R. Renee Paperback: 86 pages Publisher: lulu.com (January 18, 2012) There is much confusion surrounding the issue of whether Christians should pay tithes. The Tithing Hoax is written for Christian believers who want their questions about tithing answered in a way that is truthful, accurate and biblical. The topics range from pre-law tithing and tithing under the Mosaic Law to understanding the difference between tithing and giving and learning how to give according to the New Testament. The book is an easy-to-read Bible study that exposes and corrects the false teachings about tithing within the body of Christ. It is written from a lay person’s perspective and features a Question and Answer section that answers the most common questions Christians have regarding tithing. Authors R. Renee and Cynthia Harper read and studied the Bible as it relates to tithing and wrote The Tithing Hoax so believers can have a resource that walks them through the tithing scriptures and provides them with biblical evidence that tithing is obsolete. |
#2 - A House Divided (A Reverend Curtis Black Novel) Click to order via Amazon Kimberla Lawson Roby Series: A Reverend Curtis Black Novel Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Lrg edition (May 7, 2013) Life is close to perfect for the Reverend Curtis Black and his wife, Charlotte--except their son Matthew and his girlfriend, Racquel, are about to become parents at the tender age of eighteen. Even though Curtis and Charlotte wish Matthew could focus on Harvard instead of fatherhood, they are determined to welcome their new grandson with open arms. But for Charlotte, welcoming her future in-laws is another story. Try as she might, Charlotte can't stand Racquel's mother, Vanessa--and the feeling appears to be mutual. When the tension between Charlotte and Vanessa finally erupts, the stress sends an already-fragile Racquel into early labor. Everyone is quick to blame Charlotte, including Matthew and Curtis. That her own husband would side with someone else infuriates Charlotte and strains the relationship they've only recently been able to repair. Her one ally is Racquel's father, but that brings problems of its own. While Charlotte schemes against Vanessa, Curtis is consumed with his own concerns about Deliverance Outreach. A mysterious figure from his past has been sending Curtis cryptic messages threatening to take away Curtis's coveted position as senior pastor and destroy everything he has worked so hard for. But who could hate Curtis that much? And how can he fight an enemy he can't even name? Times of trouble are descending upon the Black family in more ways than one. Will they be able to overcome their challenges and stand together against someone who could take it all away? Or is the Black family finally out of miracles? |
#2 - Where Did Our Love Go: Love and Relationships in the African-American
Community Click to order via Amazon Gil L. Robertson IV (Editor) Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Agate Bolden (February 12, 2013) Where Did Our Love Go?, an anthology of essays written by many major public figures and celebrities, will explore the substantive issues related to marital problem in the African-American community. From the "my baby's mama" syndrome to the more serious implications of what a generation of single-parent households will mean to future generations, this comprehensive collection will provide an in-depth discourse on the trends and issues that have caused the problematic behaviors within African-American relationships to persist with little sign of relief. The book will consist of a total of 40 essays divided equally into 4 lifestyle categories (single, married, divorced, and widowed), to present a wide cross section of perspectives on this subject. Marriage plays an essential role in maintaining the vitality and character of a community, so it is deeply unsettling for many African Americans to find that the value of this institution has lost its allure. While marriage among African Americans has always fallen below the average of other population segments, the gap today has grown so pronounced that the subject has sparked an intense national dialogue. |
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Rampage of the Rufus Buck Gang Click to order via Amazon Leonce Gaiter Paperback: 290 pages Publisher: Legba Books (September 1, 2011) Read an AALBC.com Review "Hanging Judge" Isaac C. Parker; Notorious half-black, half-Indian outlaw Cherokee Bill; one-quarter Cherokee "gentlemen bandit" Henry Starr, relative of the notorious Belle Starr; and the worst of them all-half black, half Creek Indian Rufus Buck. These real-life historical figures collided during the fateful summer of 1895. In lawless Indian Territory the end of an era approached. The U.S. government continued to co-opt Indian land for settlement. Judge Isaac C. Parker's judicial tyranny over the entire 74,000 square mile Indian Territory was coming to an end. Against this background, the multi-racial, teenaged Rufus Buck Gang--the last and most notorious of the Indian Territory badmen--embarked on their vicious, childish, and deadly 13-day rampage that shocked even this lawless land. In I Dreamt I Was in Heaven, famous, historical figures dance with fictional characters to create a turn-of-the-century tapestry of violence and innocence, butchery and grace--mirroring and chafing against the backdrop of a burgeoning United States, and a disappearing American West. I Dreamt I Was in Heaven - The Rampage of the Rufus Buck Gang |
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- The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors Click to order via Amazon Dr. Frances Cress Welsing Paperback: 300 pages Publisher: Third World Press; 1st ed edition (December 1991) We now are nearing the final decade of the 20th century. Recently, there has been an unraveling and an analysis of the core issue of the first global power system of mass oppression-- the power system of racism (white supremacy). Once the collective victims (non-white population) understands this fundamental issue, the ultimate organizing of all of the appropriate behaviors necessary to neutralize the great injustice of the white supremacy power system will only be a matter of time. The length of time required to neutralize global white supremacy will be inversely proportional to 1) the level of understanding of the phenomenon; plus 2) the evolution of self- and group-respect, the will, determination and discipline to practice the appropriate counter-racist behaviors--on the part of the non-white victims of white supremacy. |
#4 - I Am Mixed (I Am Book) Click to order via Amazon Garcelle Beauvais and Sebastian A. Jones Hardcover: 52 pages Publisher: Stranger Comics; 1st edition (August 7, 2013) Read a Relates Article, Mixed Race or Just Mixed Up? Children’s Books Provide Answers Jay and Nia are the children of two worlds, and as they will discover, they can enjoy the best of both. From Mommy's jazz beats to Daddy's classical piano, we will dance with the twins through a book that explores what it is to be of mixed ancestry, proving that a child is more than the sum of their parents. |
#4 - 12 Years a Slave Click to order via Amazon Solomon Northup Hardcover: 202 pages Publisher: Engage Books (December 2, 2013) Solomon Northup was born a free man in New York State. At the age of 33 he was kidnapped in Washington D.C. and placed in an underground slave pen. Northup was transported by ship to New Orleans where he was sold into slavery. He spent the next 12 years working as a carpenter, driver, and cotton picker. This narrative reveals how Northup survived the harsh conditions of slavery, including smallpox, lashings, and an attempted hanging. Solomon Northup was among a select few who were freed from slavery. His account describes the daily life of slaves in Louisiana, their diet and living conditions, the relationship between master and slave, and how slave catchers used to recapture runaways. Northup's first person account published in 1853, was a dramatic story in the national debate over slavery that took place in the nine years leading up to the start of the American Civil War. |
#5 - The Reverend's Wife Click to order via Amazon Kimberla Lawson Roby Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (May 1, 2012) From New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby comes the ninth installment in her award-winning Reverend Curtis Black series. It's been months since Reverend Curtis learned that his wife Charlotte had affairs with two different men, and for now, he continues to be cordial and respectful to her. But he's also made it clear that once their son Matthew graduates high school, he will be filing for divorce. Charlotte, on the other hand, continues to do everything possible to make amends in hopes of saving their marriage. Unfortunately, Curtis is ready to move on and is being propositioned by a woman who desperately wants to become the next Mrs. Curtis Black. When the situation heads down a path that is frighteningly shocking, could it be the final blow to this once blessed union? |
#5 - The Butler: A Witness to History Click to order via Amazon Wil Haygood Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: Atria / 37 Ink; First Edition edition (July 30, 2013) From Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Humanities fellow Wil Haygood comes a mesmerizing inquiry into the life of Eugene Allen, the butler who ignited a nation's imagination and inspired a major motion picture: Lee Daniels' The Butler. |
#6 - Secret Obsession Click to order via Amazon Kimberla Lawson Roby Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (September 6, 2011) Paige Donahue has always lived in her sister Camille's shadow. As children, Camille had the grades, the friends, and their parents' love, while Paige was left with hand-me-downs and criticism. Now as adults, Camille lives an idyllic life with her husband, Pierce, and her two perfect children in a beautiful home, while Paige is stuck in a small condo with bills she can't afford to pay. But no more. With seeds of doubt planted in both Camille's and Pierce's minds, Paige's plan to steal her brother-in law starts to work. But when he reveals his decision to make his marriage work, a desperate Paige moves from envy to madness. What results from her dangerous scheme is something no one could have imagined. |
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- Confessions
of a Video Vixen Click to order via Amazon Karrine Steffans Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Amistad; First Edition edition (June 28, 2005) Part tell-all, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed 'Superhead' goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal the inner workings of the hip-hop dancer industry—from the physical and emotional abuse that's rampant in the industry, and which marked her own life—to the excessive use of drugs, sex and bling. Once the sought-after video girl, this sexy siren has helped multi-platinum artists, such as Jay-Z, R. Kelly and LL Cool J, sell millions of albums with her sensual dancing. In a word, Karrine was H-O-T. So hot that she made as much as $2500 a day in videos and was selected by well-known film director F. Gary Gray to co-star in his film, A Man Apart, starring Vin Diesel. But the film and music video sets, swanky Hollywood and New York restaurants and trysts with the celebrities featured in the pages of People and In Touch magazines only touches the surface of Karrine Steffans' life. Her journey is filled with physical abuse, rape, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness and single motherhood—all by the age of 26. By sharing her story, Steffans hopes to shed light on an otherwise romanticised industry and help young women avoid the same pitfalls she encountered. If they're already in danger, she hopes to inspire them to find a way to dig themselves out of what she knows first-hand to be a cycle of hopelessness and despair. |
#7 - A Deeper Love Inside: The Porsche Santiaga Story Click to order via Amazon Sister Souljah Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books; 1st Printing edition (January 29, 2013) At last, mega-bestselling author Sister Souljah delivers the stunning sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever that fans have been eagerly waiting for. Frighteningly fierce, raw, and completely unpredictable, this coming-of-age adventure is woven with emotional intensity. A Deeper Love Inside is written in the words of Porsche Santiaga, Winter’s sharp-tongued, quick-witted younger sister. Porsche worships Winter. A natural born hustler, Porsche is also cut from the same cloth as her father, the infamous Ricky Santiaga. Passionate and loyal to the extreme, Porsche refuses to accept her new life in group homes, foster care, and juvenile detention after her wealthy family is torn apart. Porsche— unique, young, and beautiful—cries as much as she fights and uses whatever she has to reclaim her status. Unselfishly, she pushes to get back everything that ever belonged to her loving family. In A Deeper Love Inside, readers will encounter their favorite characters from The Coldest Winter Ever, including Winter and Midnight. Sister Souljah’s soulful writing will again move your heart and open your eyes to a shocking reality. |
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- 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro With Complete Proof: A Short
Cut to the World History of the Negro Click to order via Amazon Joel Augustus Rogers Paperback: 68 pages Publisher: Martino Fine Books (July 10, 2013) BLACK FACT: White American slave-holders used to induce white women to marry Negro slaves in order to hold the women slaves for life. PROOF: IIn Sept. 1664, Maryland passed a law that any white woman who married a 'Negro' should serve the master of such slave "for life." Slave-holders took advantage of this law to induce the white women, some of whom were recent arrivals, to marry the "Negroes." MacCormac says, "Instead of preventing such marriages this law enabled avaricious and unprincipled masters to convert many of their (white) servants into slaves." In 1681, the Legislature was forced to issue the following law: "Divers freeborn English or white women sometimes by the instigation, procurement, and connivance of their master.... and always to the satisfaction of their lascivious and lustful desires....do intermarry with 'Negroes' and other slaves, be it enacted that if any master....having any freeborn English or white woman servant in their possession or property, shall by any instigation, procurement, knowledge, permission or contrivance," cause her to marry a slave she should be free at once and the master should pay a fine of "10,000 lbs. of tobacco." . |
#8 - Justify My Thug Click to order via Amazon Wahida Clark Series: Thug Series Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Cash Money Content (February 26, 2013) From the author of Payback With Ya Life and Every Thug Needs A Lady comes Justify My Thug. The drama continues in this highly anticipated latest installment in the Queen's Thug series. Trae and Tasha’s marriage is on thin ice. Will they find solid ground or will they allow Kyron to come between them and destroy everything? Jaz and Faheem were living the American Dream until a haunting part of their past threatens their marriage, and ultimately their lives. In the meantime, Marvin is trapped in a living nightmare desperately trying to escape the mistakes of his past. Back in New York, Kaylin has to face the toughest decision of his life; keep a brother and lose a friend or allow Tasha and Kyron’s love affair to put a dangerous end to the code of brotherly love? Will Angel's innocent cries of not knowing about Tasha and Kyron hold true or will Kaylin discover that she had a hand in it all? |
#8 - Christopher Columbus and the Afrikan Holocaust: Slavery and the Rise of
European Capitalism Click to order via Amazon Dr. John Henrik Clarke Paperback: 123 pages Publisher: EWorld Inc.; Reprint edition (August 1, 2011) |
#9 - Scandalous Click to order via Amazon Victoria Christopher Murray Paperback: 232 pages Publisher: Liza Dawson Associates (December 14, 2012) Before she was a minister's wife, she was Jasmine Cox, the most prized dancer at Foxtails. Newly engaged to her high school sweetheart, Kenny Larson, Jasmine knows it's time to leave her secret life behind and settle down. But on the night of her bachelorette party, she meets Roman and their lust-at-first-sight tells Jasmine this man is nothing but bad news. Built like a god yet sinful as dark chocolate, Roman ignites a passion in Jasmine that has long since fizzled out between her and Kenny. When a mindblowing one night stand with Roman turns into another...then another...Jasmine must face the fact that she's full on addicted to a man who isn't her husband--and this secret can only lead to trouble. A prequel to the Jasmine series, written with Victoria Christopher Murray's trademark twists and electrifying voice, SCANDALOUS is a thrilling peek into Jasmine's world before she becomes the woman we all love to hate. |
#9 - I Have a Dream (Book & CD) Click to order via Amazon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Schwartz & Wade; Har/Com Re edition (October 9, 2012) From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.” On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech. |
#10 - Sin No More Click to order via Amazon Kimberla Lawson Roby Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (December 30, 2008) A man who once thrived on wickedness and counted on forgiveness, Curtis Black has changed his ways. Back in the heart of his congregation and his family, he will no longer stray from the beaten path. Or so he's promised his long-suffering wife, Charlotte. But the sins of the past have strange ways of coming to light. First, Curtis's former mistress shows up with their newborn baby daughter" named Curtina:and insists that Curtis be a part of their lives. Charlotte has forbidden her husband to have anything to do with them, but the trouble is, Curtis's newfound conscience is leading him to have uncomfortable thoughts of responsibility. Also, the interim pastor who took over while Curtis was on a book tour is threatening blackmail. He's gotten too used to life at the pulpit and will do everything in his power to stay there. Meanwhile, Charlotte has her own previous transgressions to deal with. The man who claims to be her son's biological father has turned up and wants to make amends for the past thirteen years. If Charlotte gives in to his increasing requests, she may lose the only child she has left. However, Curtis and Charlotte have been through too much together to give up now. They must work harder than ever—as a mother and a father, as husband and wife—to save their family, their marriage, and their souls. |
#10 - Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color Click to order via Amazon Iyanla Vanzant Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Touchstone; 1 edition (November 12, 1993) "Acts of Faith" is a thoughtful and inspirational book that explores the unique pressures on people of color today with great insight and sensitivity. This book is the minimum daily requirement for people of color in search of inspiration and support. |
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