Join the Discussion Telling Black Canadian Stories: A conversation about the importance of sharing our stories and changing the narrative. With Black History Month upon us in Canada I thought…
By Lalaa
Your Next Level Life by Karen Arrington is a short, quick read that packs a light punch.
Karen Arrington is a beautiful Black woman, a fierce, successful businesswoman, and the perfect woman to share her voice.
By Lalaa
Your Next Level Life by Karen Arrington is a short, quick read that packs a light punch.
Karen Arrington is a beautiful Black woman, a fierce, successful businesswoman, and the perfect woman to share her voice.
By Lalaa
“They were Caribbean women, mules of the empire, forced to carry the burden of the Crown’s dreadful legacy, of black bodies chained to the spines of ships, of broken families,…
By Lalaa
Your Next Level Life by Karen Arrington is a short, quick read that packs a light punch.
Karen Arrington is a beautiful Black woman, a fierce, successful businesswoman, and the perfect woman to share her voice.
By LalaaA new month is upon us which means a new book to devour. This month we’re changing it up a bit and shifting gears with our latest pick. This…
By Lalaa
There are some books that leave you with answers, some books that leave you with questions, and some books that leave you a little confused. Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi is one of those books that leave you with all three, yet still satisfied by the story all the same.
By Lalaa
“No one can live up to the standards set by racist stereotypes like this that position Black women as so strong they don’t need help, protection, care, or concern. Such…
By Lalaa
“Caribbean literature only has to be true to itself. It doesn’t need colonialism or imperialism. It’s always been vibrant.” Marlon James There’s something so beautiful, pure and true about Caribbean…
By Lalaa
“I don’t need you to be mad that it happened. I need you to be mad that it just like… happens.” Conversations about race and class continue to seep into…
By Lalaa
Hey I'm Lalaa and welcome to my little corner on the internet. Over here I do literary tingz! I read diverse books, write about diverse books and talk about diverse books on the Getting Lit Podcast. I live in Toronto with my kiddos and my goal is simple, to decolonize and diversify bookshelves everywhere! Our book club the #ThisBlackGirlReads Book Club, meets monthly to discuss out pick of the month. Hope you find some reading inspo!
