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Joining a book club is a wonderful way to connect with others who share your love of reading. Atlanta offers a variety of book clubs that cater to different interests, genres, and schedules. Whether you are a casual reader or a literary enthusiast, there is a group waiting for you. This guide will walk you through the steps to find and join a vibrant book club in Atlanta, helping you make the most of your reading experience. Discovering Book Clubs in Atlanta Atlanta is home t

There is a war being waged against Black culture in America, and it is not a metaphor. It is happening in real-time, in school board meetings where our history is being erased, in legislative chambers where our voting rights are being stripped, and in the systematic defunding of institutions like PBS and NPR that have long been platforms for our voices. Project 2025 is not a policy proposal; it is a blueprint for cultural annihilation. It seeks to silence our stories, erase o

In the landscape of contemporary Black intellectual thought, few voices resonate with the urgency, eloquence, and cultural fluency of Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. A Georgetown University professor, ordained Baptist minister, prolific author, and unapologetic public intellectual, Dyson has spent decades translating the complexities of race, class, gender, and power into a language that speaks to both the academy and the streets. His work is not just scholarship; it is a form of cul

Welcome to the first edition of "The Bargain Bin," your weekly column here at Reparations Books and Cafe. I’m Hilerie Lind. Life happens, and I didn't get this post up when I first drafted it last week. But in that short time, the culture has provided yet another painful, perfect example of the very dynamics I planned to discuss. It’s a reminder that these conversations are not just academic; they are urgent. So today, we’re going to unpack it all. We’ll start with the origin

Welcome to the first edition of The Bargain Bin, your weekly column here at Reparations Books and Cafe. I’m Hilerie Lind, and in this...

The landscape of female friendship is a terrain of profound connection, fierce loyalty, and, at times, bewildering complexity. It's a...

In the boardroom, she's a four-star general. She commands multi-million-dollar projects, raises incredible children, and strategizes her...

In the landscape of modern literature, there are writers you admire, and then there are those who feel like family. For me, K'Wan Foye...

There’s a picture somewhere of a little girl with a crooked-toothed grin, clutching a book like it was treasure. That little girl was me....

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