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Pulitzer Prize winning author Alex Haley’s seminal novel Roots has been added to Knox County Schools’ growing list of books removed from library shelves. According to WATE 6, it is due to the Tennessee’s Age Appropriate Materials Act, which is causing discourse of its exclusion as one of America’s most culturally significant literary works centered […] The post ‘Roots’ Removed: Knox County Schools Pull Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize Winning Classic From Libraries Ahead Of 50th Anniversary appeared first on Bossip.
Book bans threaten access to diverse narratives, underscoring libraries' vital role in uplifting marginalized voices through collective action.
2025 was the second-highest year on record for book challenges, with the majority filed by anti-LGBTQ activist groups.
Rising R&B star Jaydon discusses his journey, chart-topping success, and upcoming tour, inspired by icons like Michael Jackson
Rising R&B star Jaydon discusses his journey, chart-topping success, and upcoming tour, inspired by icons like Michael Jackson
Rising R&B star Jaydon discusses his journey, chart-topping success, and upcoming tour, inspired by icons like Michael Jackson
Arsenio Hall said he is sharing the highs and lows of his life and winding career in a new memoir coming out next spring. The 69-year-old actor, comedian and former talk show host said he is revealing iconic moments of his life and career in his new book, Arsenio: A Memoir, heading to shelves on […]
Solange Knowles' Saint Heron Library offers a curated collection of rare and out-of-print books by Black authors.
Explore the journey of Tashera Simmons as she shares her personal transformation in her memoir, Dying to Self.
Terrell “Ralo” Davis, the Atlanta rapper known for his gritty lyrics and unfiltered storytelling, is unveiling his most personal narrative yet in his new memoir, CHOSEN. Rising to fame with his 2015 breakout single “Can’t Lie” featuring Future, Ralo built a career on authenticity—his music reflecting the realities of street life, ambition, and survival. But behind the […]
Renowned activist, social justice leader, and movement strategist Tamika D. Mallory is sharing her most personal and powerful work yet
Reading everyday provides so many benefits to your mind. body and soul! Here are 12 books coming out in the new year for you to enjoy throughout 2025!