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History and Current Events February 2022 |
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| Murder at Teal's Pond: Hazel Drew and the Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks by David Bushman & Mark T. Givens; foreword by Mark FrostWho killed Hazel Drew? In 1908 upstate New York, 20-year-old domestic servant Hazel Drew was found murdered in a pond. More than 100 years later, the case remains unsolved.
Who it's for: True crime aficionados and fans of TV's Twin Peaks (which was inspired by the case) will enjoy this vivid and richly detailed investigation. |
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| You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays by Zora Neale Hurston; introduction and edited by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Genevieve WestWhat it is: A sweeping essay collection of pieces penned by author and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960).
Read it for: An irreverent chronicle of Black life, culture, and creativity from the birth of the Harlem Renaissance to the civil rights movement. |
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| Profit and Punishment: How America Criminalizes the Poor in the Name of Justice by Tony MessengerWhat it's about: How the American justice system disproportionately penalizes the poor through costly legal fines and fees.
Who it's for: Readers who appreciate well-researched studies on the criminalization of poverty, like Matthew Desmond's Evicted, will find much to ponder in this thought-provoking call for change. |
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| Black Futures by Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham (editors)What it is: An inventive and nonlinear mixed-media anthology that asks: "What does it mean to be Black and alive right now?"
What's inside: Poetry, artwork, essays, memes, recipes, and interviews.
Contributors include: Ta-Nehisi Coates; Zadie Smith; Kiese Laymon; Samantha Irby; Hanif Abdurraqib; Ziwe Fumudoh. |
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| Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall; illustrated by Hugo MartÃnezWhat it is: A poignant tribute to enslaved women who fought against their captors during the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Art alert: Bold black-and-white die-cut illustrations are paired with letters, ship logs, court records, and forensic evidence to bring this affecting history to vivid life. |
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| Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-MartinWhat it is: A well-researched history of African American cuisine pairing recipes from old cookbooks with contemporary dishes.
Recipes include: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Ham; Crab Cakes; Chicken and Dumplings; Braised Celery; Quick Eggnog; Pralines; Fruit Fritters. |
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