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Classic Children’s Books Black People Loved as Kids

Photo: Amazon.com Hair cuts, lipstick shades and sneaker styles may come and go. But like white t-shirts, little black dresses and aviator sunglasses, a good book never goes out of style. Advertisement Whether it’s the wonder of science in “The Magic School Bus,” sibling rivalries in “Ramona & Beezus” or quality time with your fun […]

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Remember?!? Classic Children’s Books That Defined Black Childhood

Photo: Amazon.com Hair cuts, lipstick shades and sneaker styles may come and go. But like white t-shirts, little black dresses and aviator sunglasses, a good book never goes out of style. Advertisement Whether it’s the wonder of science in “The Magic School Bus,” sibling rivalries in “Ramona & Beezus” or quality time with your fun […]

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With Another ‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake Coming, Is It Time We Create Our Own New Heroes?

Every time a new version of Robin Hood, King Arthur, Superman, Batman or James Bond goes into development, we have a long list of suggestions for Black actors who can take on the lead role. This inevitably leads to discussions about whether Black audiences should want to see themselves as popular characters or in newly […]

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