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Black Girl's Guide: 5 Things to Do, See and Hear This Week

We've got you covered on what to see, listen to and support this week. From Ta-Nehisi Coates's riveting new book to Stacy Barthe's new album.
By Imani Brammer · Updated October 27, 2020
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Listen to Stacy Barthe’s New Album

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On BEcoming, Stacy Barthe gives refreshing vocals while telling store of her experiences with depression, weight loss and substance abuse. It’s riveting.

Black Girl's Guide: 5 Things to Do, See and Hear This Week
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Read ‘Between the World and Me’

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Just released this week, ‘The Atlantic’ writer Ta-Nehisi Coates writes from the point-of-view of a father writing to his Black son about the racial tensions that exist in America.

Black Girl's Guide: 5 Things to Do, See and Hear This Week
03
Chat with ESSENCE Editor-in-Chief, Vanessa K. De Luca

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De Luca will share tips on building and living the life of your dreams over a multicourse lunch at the Leap Luncheon Series.

Black Girl's Guide: 5 Things to Do, See and Hear This Week
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04
Celebrate the Godfather of Soul in Washington D.C

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The band, “The James Brown Experience”will be headlining the Classis Soul Night at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre on Friday. Bring a friend or a lover and rock out to the smooth jazz vibes!

Black Girl's Guide: 5 Things to Do, See and Hear This Week
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05
Listen to Tyrese’s New Album, ‘Black Rose’

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The ‘Sweet Lady’ singer is back with a brand new double album, Black Rose, filled with sure-to-be classic R&B jams.
 

Black Girl's Guide: 5 Things to Do, See and Hear This Week
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