maya angelou
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Beloved Black Banned Books You Must Read Now
In honor of Banned Books Week, check out one of these amazing reads that stays in conservative crosshairs
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If You Thought Doja Cat Was Feeling Some Type of Way Over Losing Nearly Half a Million Fans on Instagram—Think Again
The ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’ rapper has been pretty consistent at making headlines recently and her latest comments are no exception.
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The Digital Public Library Protects Our Right to Read Banned Books
The Banned Book Club provides free ebooks in areas where books are banned
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The Root’s Top 14 Books of the Year Selected by You
As part of our 1st It’s Lit awards, you helped us pick the best memoirs, steamy romances, audiobooks and more.
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Here’s The Gifted Hairstylist Who Created The “Doobie” Wrap
Charlene Carroll, Boston-area hairstylist, created the famous wrap technique in the 1970s to protect her own hair from moisture and frizz.
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15 Maya Angelou Quotes That Should Inspire Us All
In honor of what would have been her 95th birthday, we look at some of our favorite words of wisdom from the legendary Maya Angelou.
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First Black Woman Pilot Bessie Coleman to be Honored on US Quarter in 2023
Coleman and four other women will be recognized on US quarters