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African American Fiction & Non-FictionSeptember 2014
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New and Recently Released Fiction
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Drake: a Novel
by Joy Deja King
Both Drake, a young thug who thinks he has it all figured out, and Cindy, an ambitious hustler looking to rule the drug trade, learn a hard lesson on the mean streets of Philadelphia.
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Kiss the Ring: an Urban Tale
by Meesha Mink
Living a life of independence and minimal responsibility after losing her parents in childhood, Naeema changes her identity to infiltrate and destroy the gang that murdered the son she gave up for adoption.
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Motor City Burning
by Bill Morris
While smuggling a carload of guns into Detroit on the opening day of the 1968 baseball season, a former black activist discovers he is wanted by the police for an unsolved murder during the riots of the previous summer.
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The Other Side of the Pillow: a Novel
by Zane
Engaging in uncommitted affairs after too many romantic disappointments, successful Washington, D.C. school principal Jemistry Daniels is pursued by vascular surgeon Dr. Tevin Harris, who is reluctant to fall in love again after a heartbreaking failed marriage.
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Rich Girl Problems: a Millionaire Wives Club Novel
by Tu-Shonda L Whitaker
The stars of the Millionaire Wives Club reality show—new bride and new mother Milan; editor-in-chief Chaunci; gold-digging socialite Journee; hair care mogul Vera; and loyal Jaises—turn up the drama, sex and scandal both on and off the cameras.
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New and Recently Released Non-Fiction
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Nine Lives of a Black Panther: a Story of Survival
by Wayne Pharr
"In the early morning hours of December 8, 1969, hundreds of SWAT officers engaged in a violent battle with a handful of Los Angeles-based members of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPP). Five hours and 5,000 rounds of ammunition later, three SWAT team members and three Black Panthers lay wounded. For the Panthers and the community that supported them, the shootout symbolized a victory, and a key reason for that victory was the actions of a 19-year-old rank-and-file member of the BPP: Wayne Pharr. Nine Lives of a Black Panther tells Pharr's riveting story of life in the Los Angeles branch of the BPP and gives a blow-by-blow account of how it prepared for and survived the massive attack. He illuminates the history of one of the most dedicated, dynamic, vilified, and targeted chapters of the BPP, filling in a missing piece of Black Panther history and, in the process, creating an engaging and hard-to-put-down memoir about a time and place that holds tremendous fascination for readers interested in African American militancy."
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The Love Playbook: Rules For Love, Sex, and Happiness
by La La Anthony
The VH1 reality TV star and wife to New York Knick Carmelo Anthony offers relationship advice based on her most rewarding and challenging life lessons, disclosing personal secrets and dispensing empowering advice for maintaining a healthy and happy love life.
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Unruly: the Highs and Lows of Becoming a Man
by Ja Rule
The actor, singer, songwriter and rap artist, offering practical wisdom, growth and hope, recalls his troubled youth and transformative years in Federal prison, which helped him become the man, father, husband and community role model he is today.
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African American Book Club
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African American Book Club
Thursday, October 16,
7:00 pm
South Regional - Children's Program Room
Join us for lively discussions on fiction and nonfiction books written by African Americans. We will be reading "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou during the month of October. Registration opens September 16th. Contact Ché Anderson at 919-560-7411 to obtain a copy of the book.
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Notes From the Campaign Trail
Sunday, September 7,
3:00 pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join Nathan Thomas for a talk reflecting on his involvement in politics, from his beginnings in Fort Deposit, Alabama, where no black people were allowed to register to vote before the Voting Rights Act of 1965, to his move to Durham in 1959, where he joined the Durham Committee on Negro Affairs. In 1969, he managed Gene Hamptons campaign for the Durham City Council, and in the years that followed he worked with a variety of candidates at the local and district level. He has compiled tips for running a successful campaign from these experiences that will be helpful to newcomers and veteran politicians alike.
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Down South Shuffle
Monday, September 8, 15, 22, 29,
6:30 pm
Southwest Library - Meeting Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit? Join Down South Shuffle for some line dancing and get some exercise. Down South Shuffle is open to all levels of dancers. Come for the first hour and practice your basic steps. Stay for the last half-hour to learn some advanced moves.
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The Madea Factory
Tuesday, September 9,
7:00 pm
Stanford L. Warren Library - Meeting Room
In this presentation and book signing author and social critic Ezekiel J. Walker examnines Tyler Perry's films as personified by his iconic Madea character and the stereotypical portrayals of African Americans in the American film and telvision industry. A book signing of Walker's books will follow.
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Karaoke: Open Mic Nite
Wednesday, September 17,
6:30 pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Come and sing karaoke to your favorite YOUTUBE track. Hosted by the soulful songstress NAKIYASOUL. Come on out to the DCL, where everyone is a STAR! Enter at the side door of the Main Library auditorium. (Ages 12-up)
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POETRY LIVE: Open Mic Nite
Thursday, September 18,
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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Health Awareness Information workshop
Saturday, September 27,
10:30 am
South Regional Library - Meeting Room
Get informed about different health issues. Sponsored by the Cancer Institute.
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Looking for More Great Books?
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