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Screengrab of Rita Omokha (pronounced O-mo-cah), Nigerian American journalist and author of Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America (St. Martin's Press/MacMillan, 2024).

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Queens Public Library hosts talk with Nigerian author on debut book

By Milette Millington

Book cover of “New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement” by Juan Williams.

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The Civil Rights Movement, Part II

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Grenada Consul General to New York Michael Brizan, center, holds plague presented to some members of Quake USA. Spokesperson Cheryl Vincent is at Brizan's immediate right.

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Grenadian-American Ex-Teachers group honors Quake USA, six others at Yuletide Gala

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Ivelaw Griffith and his partner of 40 years, Francille, at a book signing in Manhattan, New York.

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Dr. Ivelaw Griffith’s fictional debut examines the impact of drug trafficking in the Caribbean

By Tracey Khan

Book cover of “Building The Worlds That Kill Us” by David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz.

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Sniffles? Cough and sneezes? Read this book for your health

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Book cover of “Spirit Crossing” by Williams Kent Krueger.

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Bookworm’s Best of 2024

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Screenshot of Jeanne (she/her) left, and Zinga Fraser (she/her), in conversation at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Center Brooklyn History (BPL-CBH) on Dec. 12.

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Why the political activism and legacy of Shirley Chisholm matters

By Milette Millington

Book cover of “Resist!” by Rita Omokha.

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The history of never giving up

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Dr. Ansha Clement signs the ‘Baby’s First Science: ABC’ book for Bernadette Cox.

Belize

Grenadian educator, author wins International Impact Book Award for Best STEM Education

By Nelson A. King

KINGSTON, JAMAICA WI - MARCH 30, 1992: Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.

Belize

Jamaicans observe Michael Manley’s centenary

By Dawn Plummer

Book cover of “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World.”

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The Legacy of Slavery Around the World, Past and Present

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during an interview in New York on March 13, 2024.

Belize

Caribbean-American US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announces anticipated resignation

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “Affrilachia: Testimonies,” by Chris Aluka Berry with Kelly Elaine Navies and Maia A. Surdam.

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The roots grow strong in this beautiful photo-filled gift book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station.

Belize

Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

By Tracey Khan

Screengrab of Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who won the National Book Award this year in Poetry for her collection Something About Living (2024).

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National Book Foundation celebrates 75 years of hosting National Book Awards

By Milette Millington

Book cover of "If We Are Brave: Essays from Black Americana” by Theodore R. Johnson.

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You thought hard about your vote – Now read this book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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