Celebrating Black History, Black Excellence, and Black Joy Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas. The newly freed Black Americans observed Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and its fulfillment. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, is marked by celebrations, family gatherings, picnics, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation as a measure of progress against freedom. As Juneteenth is an occasion for…
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///////////////Women’s History Month Reads
From trailblazers and inspirational leaders to activists and writers, these reads commemorate the vital role of women in American history. Women Who Led the Charge:…
Celebrate Black Sci-Fi & Fantasy Authors
For Black History Month and beyond, we aim to #AmplifyBlackStories by increasing visibility for Black authors of excellence in all genres. Check out this list…
Love is in the Pages
This Valentine’s Day—love is in the pages! From rom-coms to heartfelt and revealing love stories, plan a date night with romantic reads that will have…
Celebrate Female Friendships
February 13th is Galentine’s Day—so we’re celebrating female friendships with this list of reads that are an ode to the gals in our lives who…
Bridgerton Readalikes
Binge-watching Bridgerton? Awaiting the second season with bated breath? We’ve gathered a list of books to keep you charmed and swooning while you wait. Plus,…