Black Girls Rock!: Owning Our Magic, Rocking Our Truth.
Black Girls Rock!: Owning Our Magic, Rocking Our Truth.
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Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Annotation: A tribute to the achievements of black women throughout the world shares anecdotes, affirmations, and inspirational essays from a diverse range of contributors, including Kerry Washington, Serena Williams, and Michelle Obama.
Genre: [Biographies]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #173353
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 02/27/18
Pages: xxi, 227 pages
ISBN: 1-501-15792-2
ISBN 13: 978-1-501-15792-9
Dewey: 920
Dimensions: 27 cm.
Language: English
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ALA Booklist (Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2018)

Malcolm X once said that the most disrespected person in America is the black woman. Beverly Bond's mission is to uplift black women, to show them respect, to strip away the self-hate and marginalization, and to proclaim, "Hey black girl, you rock." What began as a simple T-shirt idea to showcase inspirational black women throughout history has grown into a phenomenon. Split into nine sections, Black Girls Rock features essays and speeches by many of the most influential black women of our time, including Michelle Obama, Erykah Badu, Serena Williams, and, the queen Bey herself, Beyoncé. Each woman featured tells her personal story of overcoming stereotypes, expectations, and discrimination and discovering her inner light. What Bond has created is a resource for black girls and women alike to look to and find inspiration from in a world that has historically ignored, oppressed, and undervalued them. In celebrating black women, Bond celebrates diversity, individuality, and a world-wide sisterhood.

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Reading Level: 9.0
Interest Level: 9+

From the award-winning entrepreneur, culture leader, and creator of the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! movement comes an inspiring and beautifully designed book that pays tribute to the achievements and contributions of black women around the world.

Fueled by the insights of women of diverse backgrounds, including Michelle Obama, Angela Davis, Shonda Rhimes, Misty Copeland Yara Shahidi, and Mary J. Blige, this book is a celebration of black women’s voices and experiences that will become a collector’s items for generations to come.

Maxine Waters shares the personal fulfillment of service. Moguls Cathy Hughes, Suzanne Shank, and Serena Williams recount stories of steadfastness, determination, diligence, dedication and the will to win. Erykah Badu, Toshi Reagon, Mickalane Thomas, Solange Knowles-Ferguson, and Rihanna offer insights on creativity and how they use it to stay in tune with their magic. Pioneering writers Rebecca Walker, Melissa Harris-Perry, and Joan Morgan speak on modern-day black feminist thought. Lupita Nyong’o, Susan Taylor, and Bethann Hardison affirm the true essence of holistic beauty. And Iyanla Vanzant reinforces Black Girl Magic in her powerful pledge. Through these and dozens of other unforgettable testimonies, Black Girls Rock! is an ode to black girl ambition, self-love, empowerment, and healing.

Pairing inspirational essays and affirmations with lush, newly commissioned and classic photography, Black Girls Rock!: Owning Our Magic and Rocking Our Truth is not only a one-of-a-kind celebration of the diversity, fortitude, and spirituality of black women but also a foundational text that will energize and empower every reader.


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