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Did you grab your copy ? I AM ENOUGH A JOURNEY OF SELF-AFFIRMATIONS FOR YOUNG BLACK WOMEN & GIRLS “I AM ENOUGH: A Journey of Affirmations for Young Black Women and Girls” is a powerful and uplifting ebook designed to inspire confidence, self-love, and resilience. In a world that often overlooks or misunderstands the unique challenges faced by Black women and girls, this book serves as a daily reminder of worth, beauty, and strength. Each page is thoughtfully crafted with affirmations that empower readers to embrace their individuality, celebrate their heritage, and stand tall in the face of adversity. Whether you’re looking to encourage a young girl or seeking motivation for yourself, this ebook is a journey towards embracing self-worth and inner peace. Start your journey today and discover that you are more than enough. #selfloveisthebestlove #selfaffirmation #selflove #motivation #inspirational #relationships #Journey #blackwomen #foryoupages #lovequotes #blackauthors #encouragementquotes #youngandblackentrepreneur #iamenough "I Am Enough: A Journey of Affirmation for Young Black Women & Girls": by Shanique Porch, Paperback Link here: https://lnkd.in/e5nAapVh

As we delve into the literary offerings of 2024, it's clear that Black women authors are continuing to shape the landscape of contemporary literature. This article explores five books by Black women authors that you should not miss this year This International Women’s Day, we embrace ‘Inspire Inclusion’ by spotlighting “Diverse Voices: 5 Must-Read Books by Black Women Authors in 2024.” #Africanwomenbooks #booksbyAfricanwomen

New release! ⭐️ Described as "...a must-read for anyone at the cusp of a career change or those looking to follow a new path,” ‘Dreaming on Purpose: A Manifesto for Black Women on Taking the Leap, Building Your Dreams, and Being Your Own Boss’ is a care-centered career roadmap for Black millennial women who dare to look beyond outdated career norms, redefine professional ambition, and center their desires. Get Your Copy: https://amzn.to/3y6uJp4 #indigoriverpublishing #wordsworthreading #newbook #followyourdreams

Congratulations, Tamara Winfrey-Harris, on the launch of your book last month by Berrett-Koehler Publishers! About the book: Empowering, feminist guidance for Black women on living unapologetically and authentically—from the bestselling author of The Sisters Are Alright. Unshackle your authentic self from the expectations and stereotypes of American culture through the 6 pillars of living free as a Black woman. Tamara Winfrey Harris harnesses her knowledge as a two-time author and storyteller of the Black femme experience and nationally known expert on the intersections of race and gender to deliver a sharp feminist analysis that is illustrated by real-life stories and examples plucked from popular culture and intimate Black woman-to-Black woman truth-telling. This book is separated into two parts. First, the meaning of liberation is explored and Black women will be guided in creating sustaining practice to mature their well-being along the freedom journey. In part two, readers are introduced to the 6 pillars of living free as a Black woman: -Spot the distortions -Know your truth -Celebrate the real you -Understand the cost of liberation -Practice freedom -SEE free Black women everywhere With the bold, astute writing that you have come to expect from Winfrey-Harris, A Black Woman's Guide to Getting Free urges Black women everywhere to choose themselves, and choose freedom, in a world that would have you chained. #berrettkoehlerbooks

Excited to share a milestone! In 2021, I embarked on a journey to foster a love for reading through starting a virtual book club with friends. Fast forward to now, and LBA bookclub has read over 80 books! 🌟 Here are the top 5 highly rated reads from our book club: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. The book describes the adverse effects on women caused by gender bias in big data collection. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. The tale portrays a journey of a young woman trying to escape from a restricted life in a small town in Kentucky. The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin. A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman. Sum is a dazzling exploration of unexpected afterlives—each presented as a vignette that offers a stunning lens through which to see ourselves in the here and now. White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad. This explosive book of history and cultural criticism argues that white feminism has been a weapon of white supremacy and patriarchy deployed against Black and Indigenous women and all colonized women. What book do you recommend we read next?

The first chapter of my book BEAUVOIR AND BELLE: A BLACK FEMINIST CRITIQUE OF THE SECOND SEX (Oxford University Press) is available online: https://lnkd.in/gpnDzkw6 . Ida B. Wells is one of many Black women writers featured in that chapter (as well as a later chapter on abolition and suffrage). 1) Spillers 2) Shout out to my daughter Kyra Gines 3) Overview/Highlights of the chapter 4) Lucy Terry 5) Phillis Wheatley 6) Maria W. Stewart 7) Sojourner Truth 8) Anna Julia Cooper 9) Ida B. Wells 10) Fannie Barrier Williams Fun fact: this chapter was not included in the manuscript I initially sent in to Oxford. One of the readers noted that, given my expertise on these contributions of Black women writers/thinkers, it seems like a missed opportunity not to highlight them in the book, which also buttresses the larger claims of the book. [Well, more specifically, it was asked: “Why doesn’t the author write a text about proto-intersectionality that focuses more on the women of color feminists’ conceptions of the issues she brings to the fore as shortcomings of Beauvoir’s text? (Especially as she cites her own crucial and important work on this in the manuscript.)”] So this chapter was added with that encouragement in mind. #LaBelleVie #BlackWomenWriters #BeauvoirAndBelle #ReaderReports

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to talk about Women’s Voices. There’s a lot of information out there about the “feminine voice,” and countless advice columns about how women ‘should’ speak to be heard and ‘taken seriously.’ First things first - let us break this spell that women’s voices are a problem or something to be fixed. To be very clear: your voice is NOT a problem. Your voice IS a choice. How you choose to use your voice will determine how people interact with you. In this month’s blog post, we break down some of the main vocal characteristics people talk about when discussing the feminine voice. Read more at the link in the comments! #womenshistorymonth #womeninleadership #voicecoaching

Discover the power of art in empowering Black women. From paintings to poetry, join the movement of creativity, empowerment, and inspiration. #ArtAndEmpowerment #BlackWomenEmpowerment

Stillness isn’t the absence of action; it’s the space where clarity is born. For Black women, the world often tells us that we have to keep moving, keep proving ourselves, keep pushing, but sometimes, the greatest progress happens when we allow ourselves to pause. Stillness can look like taking a moment each day to breathe deeply, journaling your thoughts without judgment, or sitting in quiet reflection. In those quiet moments, when the world slows down, that’s when we reconnect with our true purpose. It’s in stillness that we hear our own voice, we realign, and we remember what truly matters. Purpose isn’t always found in movement; sometimes, it’s revealed in the calm. Embrace the quiet and trust that your purpose will meet you there. Have you explored the Black Girl's Next Level Blueprint or joined our community yet? If not, visit https://buff.ly/3BIGfJ1 to sign up, or simply DM us the word "Blueprint" and we'll send you the link! Take the first step toward your next level today! #PurposeCoaching #PurposeJourney #FindYourWhy #PurposeDrivenLife #Fulfillment #Alignment #Intentionality #LiveOnPurpose