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Terri Schlichenmeyer

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4 Untold Stories For Women’s History Month 2026

Tired of the same history books? Discover the hidden legacies of Motown’s first female producer, the soldier who preceded Rosa Parks, and the botany of Black history.

5 Must-Read Black History Books That Go Deeper Than the Headlines

Whether it’s Jackie Robinson’s Cold War legacy or the fight to end slavery, these gripping titles belong on your bookshelf today.

Why the White House Ignored the First Black History Month Request

It took until 1986 for a President to officially recognize Black History Month. Dive into the forgotten origins of the celebration.

5 Inspiring Black History & Culture Books Every Child Should Read
She Thought She Was an Ordinary Tween. Then an Ancient Royal Curse Found Her.

A girl discovers she is a real-life princess with a hidden past and an ancient curse in Destiny of the Diamond Princess.

10 Best Books Of 2025: The Ultimate Year-End Reading List

Our Best of 2025 roundup features ten must-read fiction and nonfiction books to inspire, challenge, and entertain in the new year.

Gary Tyler Threads Racism, Resilience And Redemption Into One Powerful Memoir

Gary Tyler recounts his wrongful conviction and 41 years in Angola Prison, exposing racism, resilience, and hope in Stitching Freedom.

Arshay Cooper’s New Book Shows How Trauma Becomes Transcendence

Arshay Cooper’s Let Me Be Real With You shares honest lessons on overcoming trauma, building resilience, and reaching your full potential.

Bloom How You Must: Black Women’s Self-Care Guide Rooted in Ancestral Healing

“Bloom How You Must” by Tara Pringle Jefferson is a self-care guide for Black women, blending wellness tips with generational healing.

‘Black Arms To Hold You Up’: A Young Adult’s Journey Through Black Liberation History

Ben Passmore’s Black Arms to Hold You Up highlights Black resistance and activism through a powerful, illustrated history.