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Author: Safire R. Sostre

In “How to Live Free In A Dangerous World,” A Prize-Winning Poet Travels The Globe And Challenges Ideas Of Race, Gender And Disability
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In “How to Live Free In A Dangerous World,” A Prize-Winning Poet Travels The Globe And Challenges Ideas Of Race, Gender And Disability

By Safire R. Sostre · Jul 16, 2024
When Lightning Strikes: Meet Black Women At The Forefront Of Today's Labor Movement
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When Lightning Strikes: Meet Black Women At The Forefront Of Today's Labor Movement

By Safire R. Sostre · Mar 21, 2024
Did You Know A Black Woman Ruled As Queen In America? This New Book Tells The True Story Of Louella Montgomery
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Did You Know A Black Woman Ruled As Queen In America? This New Book Tells The True Story Of Louella Montgomery

By Safire R. Sostre · Jan 30, 2024
Why We Commemorate Black August And Radical Black Activism
In Defense of Black Lives · News · Politics

Why We Commemorate Black August And Radical Black Activism

By Safire R. Sostre · Aug 4, 2023
Did You Know The Work Of America's First Black Poet Helped Abolition?– Meet Phillis Wheatley
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Did You Know The Work Of America's First Black Poet Helped Abolition?– Meet Phillis Wheatley

By Safire R. Sostre · May 8, 2023
10 Banned Black Books You Should Be Reading

10 Banned Black Books You Should Be Reading

By Safire R. Sostre · May 5, 2023
The Nonprofit ‘Yoga Behind Bars’ Is Helping Incarcerated People Heal
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The Nonprofit ‘Yoga Behind Bars’ Is Helping Incarcerated People Heal

By Safire R. Sostre · Feb 15, 2023
With LGBTQ Hate On The Rise, This Black Film Series Celebrates Gender Affirmation And Acceptance
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With LGBTQ Hate On The Rise, This Black Film Series Celebrates Gender Affirmation And Acceptance

By Safire R. Sostre · Nov 29, 2022
The Poetry Foundation Honors Black Living Legends As Part Of Poetry Magazine’s 110th Anniversary
Culture · News

The Poetry Foundation Honors Black Living Legends As Part Of Poetry Magazine’s 110th Anniversary

By Safire R. Sostre · Nov 28, 2022
22 More Books To Immerse Yourself In This Fall
Books · Culture · Entertainment

22 More Books To Immerse Yourself In This Fall

By Safire R. Sostre · Oct 27, 2022
8 Afro-Latines Who Are Breaking Barriers In U.S. Politics
News · Politics

8 Afro-Latines Who Are Breaking Barriers In U.S. Politics

By Safire R. Sostre · Oct 13, 2022
Halima Aden Shares Her Activism Story, On International Day Of The Girl Child
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Halima Aden Shares Her Activism Story, On International Day Of The Girl Child

By Safire R. Sostre · Oct 11, 2022
5 Black Book Lovers Who Are Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces
Culture · News

5 Black Book Lovers Who Are Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces

By Safire R. Sostre · Sep 8, 2022
The Innocence Project’s First Black Woman Executive Director Talks Transforming The Broken Criminal Legal System
In Defense of Black Lives · News

The Innocence Project’s First Black Woman Executive Director Talks Transforming The Broken Criminal Legal System

By Safire R. Sostre · Sep 7, 2022
Jamila Rowser And Robyn Smith Are Centering And Celebrating Black Women In Comic Books
Books · Culture · Entertainment

Jamila Rowser And Robyn Smith Are Centering And Celebrating Black Women In Comic Books

By Safire R. Sostre · Aug 25, 2022
L.A. Mom Sues Over Cotton Picking Project At Daughter’s School
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L.A. Mom Sues Over Cotton Picking Project At Daughter’s School

By Safire R. Sostre · Aug 17, 2022
‘Breonna Taylor’ Chants Drown Out Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron’s Speech
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‘Breonna Taylor’ Chants Drown Out Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron’s Speech

By Safire R. Sostre · Aug 8, 2022
Tulsa Race Massacre Descendants Can’t Sue For Reparations, Judge Says
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Tulsa Race Massacre Descendants Can’t Sue For Reparations, Judge Says

By Safire R. Sostre · Aug 5, 2022
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