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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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