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African American Fiction & Non-FictionJune 2014
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New and Recently Released
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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you." ~Maya Angelou~
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After Freedom: the Rise of the Post-Apartheid Generation in Democratic South Africa
by Katherine S. Newman
"Anyone interested in the progress of the 'new' South Africa 20 years into its multiracial democracy need look no further than After Freedom—a powerful, well-researched, and thoroughly readable book. Newman and De Lannoy include hard demographic and economic data but it is their sustained and deeply personal interviews which prove both fascinating and discomforting." —Charlayne Hunter-Gault, author of New News Out of Africa.
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Black and White: the Way I See It
by Richard Williams
An in-depth memoir by the tennis coach and father of Venus and Serena Williams describes his impoverished childhood in Louisiana, the values that shaped his family views and his resolve to raise his daughters as champions before their births.
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Black Lotus: An Infamous Novella
by K'wan
In order to avoid an Internal Affairs investigation, Detective Wolf must hunt down the "Black Lotus Killer," a pursuit that leads to a cold case from his past.
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Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore: A Novel
by Walter Mosley
Resolving to leave the pornography industry after her husband is found electrocuted in a hot tub with another woman, an adult film star endures a reckoning involving her late husband's debts, her estranged family and the child she had to give up. By the award-winning author of the Easy Rawlins series.
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Family of Lies
by Mary Monroe
Gold digger Vera Lomax schemes against the daughter of one of her rich older husband's mistresses in order to ensure his fortune remains his.
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Hold Me in Contempt: A Romance
by Wendy Williams
When lawyer Kimberly Kind and her man King's pasts come back with a vengeance, can their love and passion for each other save them?
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Kabu Kabu
by Nnedi Okorafor
Presents a variety of takes on the future of Africa, including robots serving foreign interests find common cause with artists, women fall victim to society's order, and assassins ponder the effects of their efforts to provoke reform.
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Mookie: Life, Baseball, and the '86 Mets
by Mookie Wilson
Telling his side of the story, one of baseball's all-time good guys, who led the Mets to championship victory in 1986, shares the lessons he learned from his father that helped him become a role model during a time when some of his teammates were tarnished by their own hubris and greed.
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More Than I Can Bear
by E. N Joy
Paige, feeling overwhelmed and suffering from mental, physical, spiritual, and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband, is pleased to have the help of Norman, a co-worker who is there for her when the worst news of all arrives.
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Sammy Davis, Jr. : A Personal Journey With My Father
by Tracey Davis
Based on conversations between Sammy Davis Jr. and his daughter, this intimate portrait of Mr. Show Business recounts his adventures through the Rat Pack era and the extraordinary obstacles he overcame to become a huge legend and one of the greatest pop culture icons of the 20th century.
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Shining star: Braving the Elements of Earth, Wind & Fire
by Philip Bailey
A personal account by the lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire traces his professional and spiritual journey against a backdrop of the group's meteoric rise to stardom, describing the diverse influences that shaped the band's style and his own experiences as a solo performer.
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Stand Up Straight and Sing!
by Jessye Norman
The Grammy Award-winning opera star describes her childhood in the segregated South, the community values and role models that shaped her ambitions, her meteoric rise at the Berlin Opera and the accomplishments that have established her as one of America's most decorated singing artists.
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'Til the Well Runs Dry: A Novel
by Lauren Francis-Sharma
A tale set in mid-20th-century Trinidad and America follows the experiences of a gifted 16-year-old seamstress who raises two young boys alone and guards a family secret before meeting an ambitious policeman who both risks and enriches her existence.
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Spotlight on Maya Angelou
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The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou
by Maya Angelou
Presents a definitive collection of poetry from Angelou's previous anthologies--Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water, Oh Pray my Wings Gonna Fit Me Well, And Still I Rise, I Shall Not Be Moved, On the Pulse of Morning, and Shaker, Why Don't You Sing?
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Hallelujah! the Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes
by Maya Angelou
Combining reminiscences with more than sixty of her personal recipes, the acclaimed author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings reflects on important moments of her life that centered around the dinner table and presents Minnesota wild rice, biscuits, potato salad, smoked pork chops, fried meat pies, pot roast, and other favorite dishes.
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The Heart of A Woman
by Maya Angelou
In the fourth volume of her autobiography, the author describes her experiences as a singer-dancer in New York and her impressions of the Civil Rights movement.
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Mom & Me & Mom
by Maya Angelou
The celebrated author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings shares the intimate story of her relationship with her mother, a first black woman officer in the Merchant Marines and a purveyor of a gambling business and rooming house, relating the events that prompted her mother to send young Angelou away and the complicated fallout that shaped their family life.
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Durham Comics Project Comics Workshop
Monday, June 16,
7:00 pm
Southwest Library - Tutor Room 2
Want to participate in the Durham Comics Project but dont know where to start? This is a quick and dirty workshop to get you started making comics. No drawing skills are necessary, just the desire to tell a story. We will walk you through the basics of comics creation and you will have at least a rough draft of an autobiographic comic by the end of the workshop.
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NAKIYASOUL Presents Songs in the Key of Love and Life
Thursday, June 19,
6:30 pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join up-and-coming songstress NAKIYASOUL as she sings songs about love, life and soul. She will also share inspirational stories. The evening is sure to reset the balance and rhythm of your soul. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Reception Honoring Mr. R. Kelly Bryant
Saturday, June 21,
3:00 pm
Auditorium - 1st Floor
Join City Councilman Eddie Davis as he moderates a reception honoring local historian, scout leader and civil rights activist Mr. R. Kelly Bryant. Since the late 1930s, R. Kelly Bryant has collected funeral programs and obituaries, providing an important record of individuals and families of Durhams black community. The Kelly Bryant Funeral Program Collection is housed in the North Carolina Room.
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Wills and Estate Planning
Friday, June 13,
11:00 am
Bragtown Library
Join Attorney Rupe Gill as he discusses the importance of wills and estate planning.
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Library Events for Kids & Teens
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*Summer Reading Kick-off @ Northgate Mall*
Saturday, June 14,
10:00 am
Northgate Mall
Join us at Northgate Mall for Durham County's Summer Reading Kickoff! This year's theme is Fizz Boom Read! We would be super excited for you to come out and enjoy the festivities with us!
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Beginning Chinese for Kids!
Thursday, June 12,
6:00 pm
South Regional Library - Children's Program Room
Join us at the South Regional Library for our Beginning Chinese Classes for Kids! Our special guest James Li, will introduce children to basic speaking, listening and recognition of Chinese words. For kids in grades 2nd-5th! Registration is required for each class.
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Breakfast at the Library
Monday, June 16,
9:00 am
Main Library - Auditorium
Enjoy breakfast and a story on weekdays this Summer!
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Lunchtime Adventures
Monday, June 16,
12:00 pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Come enjoy lunch and a great storytime at the library! Limited space. Small groups are welcomed, but must preregister by calling 919-560-0172.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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