black women

As Zoe Franklin navigates the complexities of growing up in a world that praises Eurocentric beauty standards, Black Girls Don't Get Love provides an intimate look at defining moments that force so many young Black girls to become the "strong Black Woman" the world so wrongfully admires.

"It's fair to say that Maddie's life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana, Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father, who suffers from Parkinson's. At work, her boss is a nightmare and Maddie is tired of being the only Black person in every meeting. When her mum returns from her latest trip to Ghana, Maddie takes the chance to get out of the family home and finally start living. She finds a flat share, says yes to after-work drinks, pushes for more recognition in her career, and throws herself into dating. But it's not long before tragedy strikes, forcing Maddie to face the true nature of her unconventional family"--Dust jacket.

"Lupita Nyong'o landed a role in her first major movie before she even graduated from Yale's acting school. From winning an Oscar for her performance in 12 Years a Slave to elevating unheard voices in her Broadway debut, this Kenyan-Mexican actor was making a name for herself. But that's just the start for this groundbreaking woman. Both in front of the camera and on a stage, Lupita is a role model for children, and works to stand up for the rights of women everywhere. And this star is determined to accomplish even more in her life. Learn all about Lupita's journey as an actor, role model, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"[With a conversational tone] tells the stories of ten historic female figures who changed the world by standing up for what's right, including legendary Civil Rights activists like Ruby Bridges and Rosa Parks and spanning to contemporary role models like Bree Newsome, who removed the confederate flag from the South Carolina state house grounds, and Mari Copeny, a youth activist who fought for clean water in Flint, Michigan. [The author's] . . . text depicts both famous and unsung Black women who took a stand and made the world a better place for future generations. Each heroic figure is interconnected by a united quest for equity, and offers young readers a . . . call to action, reminding them that they are mighty too, and can be forces for change when they stand up!"--Provided by publisher.

Fifty short biographies of Black women singers from many musical genres.

Explores the style, beauty, and culture of black women through the decades, and their search for voice, liberation, and identity through fashion choices.

"Dabiri offers insights into the way racism is coded in society's perception of black hair--and how it is often used as an avenue for discrimination. Dabiri takes us from precolonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, and into today's Natural Hair Movement, exploring everything from women's solidarity and friendship, to the criminalization of dreadlocks, to the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids. Through the lens of hair texture, Dabiri leads us on a historical and cultural investigation of the global history of racism--and her own personal journey of self-love and finally, acceptance"--Provided by publisher.

"A boy must take up the search for his sister when she goes missing from a neighborhood where black girls' disappearances are too often overlooked"--OCLC.

Chronicles the trials and triumphs of black women from antiquity to the present.

"Pays tribute to the achievements and contributions of black women around the world"--Provided by publisher.