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Throughout history, African-American women have played a vital and often overlooked role in both the suffrage and civil rights movements in the United States. For more than two centuries, they have stood at the intersection of two monumental struggles, racial equality and women’s rights, refusing to be excluded from either. Their contributions were integral to the very structure and progress of each movement.

A story of extraordinary talent, devastating loss, and ultimate triumph. Highly promising basketball player Chris Washburn was selected third overall in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. But a chance encounter with famed basketball player Len Bias introduced him to crack cocaine. Soon, the overwhelming temptations of fame, fortune, and drugs derailed his promising career. And by 1989, after failing his third drug test, Chris was banned from the NBA. His life then spiraled into addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and near-death experiences.

The book of Psalms is a collection of religious songs, prayers, and poetry. It consists of 150 Psalms and Meditations, which express a wide range of emotions.

Everyday life is a journey of peaks and valleys. Circumstances, trials, and challenges are unavoidable. But it is possible for you to rise above whatever comes against you and experience God's abundant blessings in every season. In this dynamic new 90-day devotional, New York Times bestselling author Bishop T.D. Jakes offers timeless wisdom for soaring above your challenging seasons. When economies are failing, crises headline the news, and instability seems to be the common theme, the children of God you have received an advantage. An unfair advantage. It's called favor!

Jack Wilson, a recently demoted RCMP officer, has given up on life after losing his grandfather to a deadly virus that has the world in its grips. Dr. Michael Chung has the secrets to the vaccine for the viral disease that is the cause of the pandemic. Dr. Emily Rogers pushes her work aside to travel to China, to pursue the truth about the mystery her late father revealed in a letter. Emily recruits Jack to go to China and convince Dr. Chung to help them develop a vaccine for her.

Throughout history, African American musicians and artist have made a profound impact in music, they have given sound and voice through a wide variety of musical genres. Universally they have expressed emotions that is shared through faith, passion, joy, comfort, and injustice through songs that speaks directly to the heart and spirit. The incredible men and woman featured in this book are responsible for creating some of the most iconic songs ever recorded in the history of music.

How often have you cried out to God, "why"? Why is justice perverted? Why don't people understand me? Why do the unjust prosper? The answer: Because you are anointed! Best-selling author T.D. Jakes writes, "I used to have the wrong notion that when you are really anointed, you no longer have problems or rough times. Bishop T.D. Jakes continually ministers hope and healing to hurting people worldwide. Allow his message of anointing, based on scripture and personal experiences, to wash over you with peace and quiet your questioning mind. Why? Because you re anointed!

Pastor of one of the fastest-growing interracial congregations in the nation, Bishop T.D. Jakes gives you the keys to unlock the secret code to your ultimate destiny. Through the Holy Spirit, you are capable of achieving more than you ever imagined. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things...(John 14:26).

The students of today tell their stories of adversity and growth in letters to the original Freedom Writers—authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Freedom Writers Diary—who write supportive and powerful letters in response. Over twenty years ago, the students in first-year teacher...

Blind from birth, Dante is his own worst enemy. Adrift in life, Cassidi is looking for more. Both of them are looking for happiness in all the wrong places...until they meet at The Red Lair. Sparks fly and inner darkness will come to light as these two learn who they are to each other, and to themselves.

While you may not be able to control the unexpected trials and troubles you face on a daily basis, you can learn how to draw strength from the blessing of the Lord! In his dynamic style, Bishop T.D. Jakes presents encouraging devotionals that help you boldly declare “Woman, Thou Art Blessed!” over every circumstance.

In his new book The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America, Shawn Rochester shows how "The Black Tax" (which is the financial cost of conscious and unconscious anti-black discrimination), creates a massive financial burden on Black American households that dramatically reduces their ability to leave a substantial legacy for future generations. Mr. Rochester lays out an extraordinarily compelling case which documents the enormous financial cost of current and past anti-black discrimination on African American households.

What really makes a leader? Spencer Conley has walked that walk, as an athlete, coach, and leadership entrepreneur and now he's sharing his secrets. His new book, Lead with L.O.V.E., is a life-changing volume from a true motivator that will embrace and empower listeners with a fresh willingness to learn ways to lead. Are you ready to examine yourself? Can you look at who you have become and stop allowing complacency to sneak up on you? "Identify yourself", Conley says. "Be open and honest with yourself, as none of us live 100 percent of anything and that is okay!"

Kwame "Soul" Asante, the son of a vicious African warlord, has never had it easy - especially after coming to America for new and prosperous beginnings. Putting his dark past behind him, he decides to get a normal 9-to-5 working as a corrections officer at a minimum security prison in Gainesville, Georgia. Things are going swimmingly until the troublesome and mysterious Diana Prince crosses his path. She's annoying, obnoxious, and a pain in his ass. But on the upside, she's also beautiful, kind-hearted, and compassionate.

In this micro-book on Bitcoin, you'll learn what Bitcoin is and how it works; what a Bitcoin wallet is; how you can make Bitcoin through mining; why Bitcoin protects from hyperinflation; why Bitcoin could replace gold as a means of storing wealth; and much more.

50 Things to Know to Have a Simple and Balanced Life at Home and Work, by Amanda Walton, offers an approach to balancing your life that will give you the ability to be happy at home and work.

Want to feel happy again? Want to put a skip back in your step and smile? Let Angelina reveal the happy you, the one who loves life. In just a few simple steps, this guide, filled with handy examples and tips, will help you make happiness a part of your every day. Don't leave happiness at the door - let your happy face in and let your sad face out. Angelina Drake is the recognised author of the How to.... series and part of the motivational "How to" self-belief think-tank.

Playboy Princeton Woods swore off dating after a tumultuous relationship with ex-wife, Regina. Then enters Desiree Loren and all of her baggage. Despite her troubled past and warnings from his friends and family, Prince just can't seem to get enough of Desi. Has he finally met his Mrs. Right, or is Desiree just another bad decision?

We've all been there: used, lied to, or cheated on. But what do you do when enough is enough? You don't cry, you get even! Bien-Aime Wenda presents a compilation of stories of the scorned, including a hopeless romantic, the token nice guy, a submissive wife, the celebrity couple, the hood chick, a mayor's wife, and more. Each refuse to wait on karma but instead decide to seek justice on their own terms.

In the early days of swing dancing, Frankie Manning stood out for his moves and innovative routines; he introduced the air step in the Lindy hop, a dance that took the US and then the world by storm. In this fascinating autobiography, choreographer and Tony Award winner (Black and Blue) Manning recalls how his first years of dancing as a teenager at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom led to his becoming chief choreographer and a lead dancer for Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.