BOOKS: American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White, and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama
'The First Lady’s lineage as a most-intriguing, multiracial mosaic'
2012-09-06
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
The nation owes a debt of gratitude to Rachel L. Swarns, a reporter for the New York Times since 1995, for donning her investigative journalist cap to dig into Michelle Robinson Obama’s past. Read the complete article
Book Review: ‘The Black Chicago Renaissance'
An impressive history lesson and compendium of fascinating information
2012-08-31
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Since the Harlem Renaissance, New York has been considered the unofficial capital of black America. However, that designation might be undeserving when one reflects upon Chicago’s considerable contributions not only culturally, but socially and politically. Read the complete article
Book Review: ‘Walking Tall -- A Memoir About the Upside of Small and Other Stuff'
A meaningful memoir by an introspective soul who has arrived at a peaceful place where he’s perfectly comfortable in his own skin
2012-06-14
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Actor/artist/author Clay Rivers has certainly held a variety of jobs over the course of his career: graphic designer, teddy bear in the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Donald Duck at Disney World, and bit roles on such TV series as "Charmed" and in movies like "She’s All That." Read the complete article
Book Review: ‘19 Years Old & 19 Men Later -- A Memoir,’ by Tenisha Gainey
How do you think you’d fare in similar circumstances? Fortunately, Tenisha’s doing fine now (cross your fingers), and the sky’s the limit
2012-05-29
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
“I wrote this book as a guide for young women so that they won’t make the same mistakes I’ve made… I really needed someone to step in and show me that I could be so much more…" Read the complete article
Good Self, Bad Self By Judy Smith
Transforming Your Worst Qualities Into Your Biggest Assets
2012-05-23
The Skanner News
The kind of advice everyone wishes to have during a personal crisis Read the complete article
The Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reader
By Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Edited by Abby Wolf
2012-05-23
The Skanner News
A sparkling retrospective with over three decades of writing on race, literature, culture, history and music Read the complete article
"All Women In Springtime" By Brandon W. Jones
Hawaiian author goes behind North Koreas iron curtain
2012-05-23
The Skanner News
"A spellbinding debut reminiscent of Memoirs of a Geisha" Read the complete article
Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man By Steve Harvey
What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment
2012-05-23
The Skanner News
Book Review: Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment Read the complete article
President Jimmy Carter: The 'Lessons from Life Bible' Interview
'I think that what people will get out of these comments in the Bible is how pertinent, how important and how applicable the ancient texts are to our modern-day life'
2012-05-21
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
The author of 25 books, here he talks about his latest, 'NIV Lessons from Life Bible' Read the complete article
'Where Wild Things Are' Author Maurice Sendak Dies
83-year-old revolutionized children’s books by touching on ideas of disobedience and fear
2012-05-08
Hillel Italie AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Maurice Sendak didn't think of himself as a children's author, but as an author who told the truth about childhood.
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