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Brit Bennett’s ‘The Vanishing Half’ explores racial passing Brit Bennett (Photo credit: Emma Trimm) In June 2015, the world discovered Rachel Dolezal, a White woman who pretended to be a Black activist for years. Dolezal’s extended performance as a Black woman is a clear instance of racial “passing.” Racial passing is generally defined as an instance in which a person from one racial group is accepted into another group, usually through deceitful means. Brit Bennett’s bestselling novel, The Vanishing Half, expertly explores the idea of passing. The novel records the dec...

Each spring going back to 2007, Monroe County residents have been invited to participate in a community-wide, month-long book club. Originally launched as The Big Read through the National Endowment for the Arts, the project was reorganized and is now One Book, One Community of Monroe County supported by local sponsors. The campaign includes book discussions and related activities, many of them free, across the community. This year's selection is “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. “The Vanishing Half” is a story about twin sisters who live in an all-black community in the sou...

Andrea’s Book Nook: Five books written by Black women you need to read Becoming, Michelle Obama In this book, Michelle Obama takes us on a journey through it all — her childhood, her school years, university, her career, adulthood, motherhood and her years as the first lady of the United States. Through stories, she talks about her accomplishments and things she is proud of, how she got into Princeton, worked as a successful lawyer, fell in love, became a mother and joined her husband in the adventure of running for president of the most powerful country in the world. In addition, she ope...

'We can hardly keep them stocked': Why books by Black authors are flying off the shelves Interest in Black literature remains high during Black History Month, nine months after the killing of George Floyd. Social Sharing CBC Radio · Posted: Feb 28, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: March 4 Canadian author and activist Sandy Hudson said she is heartened by the public’s interest in her latest book Until We are Free.(Submitted by Sandy Hudson) Cost of Living9:40'We can hardly keep them stocked': Why books by Black authors are flying off the shelves Sandy Hudson and her team of writers had bar...

Oprah Winfrey, the series follows Delilah, a high power attorney with two kids, played by  Maahra  Hill. For the first time in court, Delilah will go up against with her best friend, Tamara, played by  Jill Marie Jones from  Girlfriends. According to the series description, “Delilah’s most cherished friendship is on the line, and there are lives at stake. But Delilah does what she always does – seek justice for those who need it most.” Delilah premieres on March 9 at 9 p.m. ET on OWN.  By Rachel George