In Black Women’s Health in the Age of Hip Hop and HIV/AIDS, Nghana tamu Lewis chronicles the work of five black women creators to demonstrate how hip hop feminism operates as a vital tool for interpreting and building knowledge about the lived experiences of black women and girls. Between 1996 and 2006, novelists Sapphire and Sister Souljah, television producer Mara Brock Akil, and playwrights Nikkole Salter and Danai Gurira addressed the neglect of black women’s health in mainstr...

Women can have it all, but do we really want it? This book shows women how to escape the trap of toxic productivity, build boundaries, avoid burnout, and live with joy.We have been conditioned into believing our value is in what we do rather than who we are. Do you find yourself saying “yes” because you were never taught how to say “no”? Are you working all hours of the day, but not feeling good about your achievements amplifying your perceived mistakes or weakness...

Ms. Tamu Chambers is a professor of sociology and ethnic studies. In her writing, she addresses social behavior, social and political institutions regarding ethical values from sociological and philosophical viewpoints. Her articles, journals, and book chapters include ethics of cosmopolitan theories of the progress and pitfalls in the continuing unfolding of democracy, human rights, gender, equity, inclusion and local and global justice.

21st-Century Anthology: Higher Education Pride Purpose and Passion - - Understanding and Overcoming Adversity, Volume 1By: Tamu ChambersEither write something worth reading or do something worth writing – Benjamin Franklin21st-Century Anthology: Higher Education Pride Purpose and Passion -- Understanding and Overcoming Adversity combines intellectual and emotional exposes of the connection between historical and contemporary inequalities in higher educationA...

Do you believe you have the power within to change your reality? Do you need an uplift? Do you need some words of encouragement to help you keep pressing forward? Do you like poetry? If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you would like to read a great book of poetry. You can buy my book!! The power within will inspire and delight you. It will help you realize that you have the power within to create your hearts desires.

The Sistas in Zion are two friends, Zandra Vranes and Tamu Smith, who started a blog to keep in touch when one moved out of state. Their journey, detailed in their blog, touches on all aspects of life, but most especially and most importantly on being inclusive in a world that is increasingly polarizing and divisive.The Sistas' humorous and poignant outlook on life will strengthen your faith and remind you of the joy to be found in living a Christ-centered life.This book wa...

Women can have it all, but do we really want it? This audiobook shows women how to escape the trap of toxic productivity, build boundaries, avoid burnout, and live with joy.We have been conditioned into believing our value is in what we do rather than who we are. Do you find yourself saying "yes" because you were never taught how to say "no"? Are you working all hours of the day, but not feeling good about your achievements amplifying your perceived mistakes or weaknesses? Many of us bel...

Life can be filled with wonderful moments. However, it can also have disappointments. This is only natural but when these disappointments are not properly dealt with, they can lead to bitterness and regret.From Bitterness to Happiness: A Quick Guide to Dealing With Life's Disappointments can help you deal with these feelings of disappointment and give you tips on how to overcome them and become a more positive person.

Helen shares her story to help women making better choices sooner than later

"When two fighters of equal ability and speed are matched . . . there is a greater advantage to the one who knows how to break the rhythm."-Bruce LeeRhythm is a blessing. By rhythm we dance, sing, clap, walk and breathe.Beyond the blessing is the Giver of Rhythm, who sometimes calls us past the patterns and habits we have established for ourselves into new understanding, new risk, new faith, hope and love.In those moments we have to decide where to place our trust: in God or in our preciou...

Comfortable as an old pair of shoes, that's the way a long and happy marriage should be. In this little book I'd like to share some of my inner thoughts on the subject. I am no expert,just a man who's been married to the same woman for over thirty years.Visit my profile at: wwww.smashwords.com/profile/view/marvinkperkins

Helping people + having fun = Making $ is a short book about God wanting His Kingdom to shine through us. Our heavenly Father wants us to help people, have fun doing it, and make $ in the process. This book will inspire you to revive the dormant gifts inside of you. God wants us to share these gifts with the world.