“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, of men disempowered, stripped of …
Review: Your Next Level Life by Karen Arrington
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.
Review: Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi, Was A Journey Worth Taking
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.
Review: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
“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 stereotypes leave little to no …
Five Books by Caribbean Writers You Must Read
“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 literature for me. While my …
Book Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
“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 our everyday lives especially now …