Shadra Strickland’s new children’s book, “Jump In!”, celebrates the historically Black tradition of double dutch and encourages readers to get outside and play together.
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Members of Afro Charities team speak on preserving history
The Baltimore Book Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary by featuring over 100 authors and guests discussing book bans, Black history, education, and more, with members of the Afro Charities team and The Baltimore Beat discussing the importance of preserving history through the Black Press.
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Chad Helton joins Enoch Pratt Free Library as CEO and president
Chad Helton has been appointed as the new CEO and President of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system, with plans to continue the library’s work and expand its capacity to deliver programming and resources to the communities of Baltimore.
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PRESS ROOM: ‘The Covenant With Black America: 20 Years Later’ reignites the call for equity and justice
Tavis Smiley has updated and released “The Covenant with Black America” 20 years later, revisiting the original essays and adding new contributions from today’s leading voices, to address the ongoing disparities in health, housing, justice, and economic opportunities in Black communities.
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Baltimore Comic-Con celebrates 25 years, attracting thousands of Black fans and creators
Baltimore Comic-Con celebrated its 25th anniversary with thousands of fans attending to explore their favorite comics, anime, cosplay, books, and video games.
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Tawanda Prince, the ‘Good Life Coach,’ talks self-care for entrepreneurs
Tawanda Prince, known as the “Good Life Coach”, helps individuals and organizations identify and pursue their purpose, while also emphasizing the importance of self-care and wellness for entrepreneurs.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings book tour to Baltimore
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about her new book “Lovely Ones” and her personal origin story at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore on September 21.
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12-year-old author Elijah Mackey chosen to speak at AnimalCon Conference
Elijah Mackey, a 12-year-old turtle enthusiast, is set to speak at the AnimalCon USA conference in Orlando, Florida, to share his passion for turtles and his debut book, “Turtle Tales: Discovering The Watery World of Terrapins”.
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Black stories crucial as Banned Book Week approaches
Book Banned Week is a protest against literature censorship, with the American Library Association reporting a 65% increase in targeted titles in 2023, and organizations like Freedom to Read and PEN America fighting against book bans in public schools.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is hitting the road to promote her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote her new memoir, “Lovely One”, which traces her family’s rise from segregation to her confirmation as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court in one generation.
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Thousands of bookworms flock to the capital to attend National Book Festival
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Aug. 24 at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, featuring two-time Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall and over 90 authors, book signings, and book reading sessions for children.
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Annual National Book Festival to unite authors, book enthusiasts in nation’s capital
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will take place on August 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, featuring over 90 bestselling authors, poets and illustrators, book signings, and other engaging activities.