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Day 28: Civil rights icon John Lewis shares lessons on activism, justice, & democracy, drawing from his experiences. With reflections on courage, faith, & the power of nonviolent protest, Lewis offers a roadmap for those fighting for change today. A deeply inspiring book from a true American hero.

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Day 27: This is the story of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951—became the foundation for groundbreaking medical research. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks sheds light on race, ethics, and the human cost of scientific progress.

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Day 26: Imani Perry offers a profound meditation on the color blue and its connections to Black history & culture. Tracing blue's significance from the indigo-dyed cloths of Africa to the soulful expressions of blues music in America, Perry delves into how blue embodies both sorrows & resilience

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Day 25: Unforgivable Blackness tells the story of Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight boxing champion. Ward explores Johnson’s triumphs, controversies, and the backlash he faced from a society unwilling to accept an outspoken, confident Black man at the top of his sport.

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I’ve been thinking a lot about consumer activism and the push to boycott Amazon. When it comes to books, who does it really impact? Pulling back the curtain on self-publishing, Kindle Unlimited, and what history can teach us about effective consumer boycotts. www.elizalentzski.com/blog/2025/2/...

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Day 24: In All That She Carried, Tiya Miles traces the history of a single artifact—a cotton bag passed down through generations of Black women. Through this family keepsake, Miles illuminates the lived experiences of enslaved women & the ways they preserved their histories, dreams, & legacies.

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Day 23: This groundbreaking book centers the often-overlooked contributions of Black women in shaping US history. A Black Women's History of the United States highlights the voices of activists, artists, laborers, and leaders—from enslaved women who resisted oppression to present-day changemakers.

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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

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Day 22: Written with Alex Haley, this powerful memoir captures Malcolm X’s evolving views on race, religion, and justice, offering an unfiltered look at one of the most influential figures in American history. A must-read for understanding Black radicalism and the fight for civil rights.

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Day 21: Annette Gordon-Reed weaves history & personal narrative, exploring the significance of June 19, 1865—the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom. Deeply personal & historically rich, an essential read for understanding one of our most important commemorations

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Day 20: Far from the quiet seamstress depicted in textbooks, Rosa Parks was a lifelong activist who fought tirelessly against racial injustice. Theoharis uncovers six decades of activism, from Parks’ work with the NAACP before the Bus Boycott to advocating for political prisoners & economic justice.

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Day 19: From Pan-Africanism to surrealism, Kelley highlights how dreams of a better world—rather than just reaction to oppression—have shaped Black activism. Blending history, politics, and culture, Freedom Dreams is a powerful meditation on imagination as a tool for liberation.

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Day 18: An examination of the Black Panthers’ revolutionary politics, community programs like free breakfast & healthcare clinics, and the gov’t effort to dismantle the movement. Black Against Empire provides insight into the struggle for Black liberation & the broader fight for social justice.

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Day 17: Michael Eric Dyson analyzes how race shaped Obama’s policies, public perception, & legacy, while also considering expectations placed upon him by Black communities. Thought-provoking and insightful, The Black Presidency offers a critical look at race, politics, & leadership in modern America

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I know we have passenger princess and pillow princess, but is there a term for when your wife does all of the snow shoveling and you get to stay cozy inside? 🥰

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Day 16: A bold and essential read, The 1619 Project places slavery & its legacy at the center of the national narrative. Through essays, poetry, and fiction from a range of scholars, the book explores how Black Americans have shaped—and been shaped by—American democracy, culture, and identity.

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If not a table, why table shaped? #caturday

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Day 15: Theoharis reveals how figures like Rosa Parks and MLK were more radical than they are often portrayed & explores the ways Black resistance was met with fierce opposition. This book reminds us that the fight for racial justice was—and continues to be—deeply contested & far from inevitable.

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Day 14: 💗 Black Love Matters is a thought-provoking collection of essays that examines the representation of Black romance in literature, media, and culture. The book highlights how Black love—whether romantic, familial, or communal—has been a powerful force of joy, resistance, and affirmation.

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Day 13: The Color of Law exposes how the U.S. government actively enforced racial segregation through policies that shaped housing, wealth, and opportunity. Rothstein demonstrates that racial segregation was not just a result of personal prejudice but of deliberate federal, state, and local laws.

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Day 12: Blending memoir, travelogue, and historical analysis, Imani Perry examines how the South has shaped the nation and the Black experience in profound ways. South to America is a beautifully written and thought-provoking meditation on identity, memory, and legacy.

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Day 11: This ambitious & powerful book that brings together 90 collaborators tells the 400-year history of African Americans, from 1619 to the present. Four Hundred Souls offers a rich, multifaceted narrative that captures the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of Black Americans across centuries.

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Co-worker innocently dropped by my office to ask about my weekend. Probably was not expecting that TED Talk about why we should be excited that the Eagles beat KC 🫠

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Day 10: Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the 1971 Attica Prison uprising, when inmates—most of them Black and Latino—demanded better living conditions & human rights. Historian Heather Ann Thompson uncovers the gov’t cover-up and the decades-long struggle for justice by survivors & their families.

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Super day 🐯💤☕️🏈

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Day 9: Sports journalist Howard Bryant explores the long tradition of Black athletes using their platforms to fight for racial justice. Thought-provoking and timely, The Heritage challenges readers to consider the intersection of race, sports, and protest in America.

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Please enjoy this loaf proofing in her pan 🍞 #caturday

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Day 8:This landmark work challenges dominant narratives about Reconstruction, arguing that formerly enslaved people played a crucial role in reshaping American democracy. DuBois dismantles the Lost Cause myth & highlights how Black political & economic achievements were undermined by white supremacy

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Day 7: The story of the Great Migration, when millions of Black Americans left the South for cities in the North and West from 1915 to 1970. Through the lives of 3 individuals, Wilkerson captures the struggles & triumphs of those who sought a better future, reshaping American society in the process.

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Day 6: In this National Book Award-winning work, Ibram X. Kendi traces the history of racist ideas in America. He examines the lives of five key thinkers—Cotton Mather, Thomas Jefferson, William Lloyd Garrison, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Angela Davis—to show how racism has evolved over time.

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Excited to see Hoops & Heartstrings mentioned in @lgbtqreads.bsky.social’s post for National Girls & Women in Sports Day. I felt sick reading the EO that bans trans girls from sports today, so this was a bittersweet way to end the day 🌈🏀

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Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day. More than ever we need to allow ✨ALL✨ girls to play sports. Check out this thoughtful video from the HRC, debunking damaging myths about trans athletes: youtu.be/AvQNS7mACGY?...

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Day 5: This groundbreaking book reframes the CRM by highlighting the role of Black women in the fight against racial & sexual violence. Historian Danielle L. McGuire reveals how figures like Rosa Parks were not only activists for desegregation but also fought against systemic sexual assault.

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Day 4: Historian Kellie Carter Jackson highlights the diverse strategies Black Americans have employed to resist white supremacy. She highlights the pivotal role of force—from work stoppages and property destruction to armed revolt—in securing freedom and justice.

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Day 3: Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on the Obama presidency and its aftermath, examining race, politics, and the ongoing struggle for justice in America. We Were Eight Years in Power is both a historical analysis and a personal meditation on race and democracy in the 21st century.

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Day 2: Clint Smith explores how the legacy of slavery is remembered and misremembered across America. Traveling to sites like Monticello, Angola Prison, and Confederate cemeteries, he examines the stories we tell about the past—and the truths often left out.

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Day 1: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson examines how hidden caste systems have shaped societies, including the US. She compares America’s racial hierarchy to India’s caste system and Nazi Germany’s social structure, revealing how these rigid divisions continue to impact lives today.

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