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Black Man in a White Coat
- A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine
- By: Damon Tweedy M.D.
- Narrated by: Damon Tweedy M.D.
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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When Damon Tweedy begins medical school, he envisions a bright future where his segregated, working-class background will become largely irrelevant. Instead, he finds that he has joined a new world where race is front and center. The recipient of a scholarship designed to increase black student enrollment, Tweedy soon meets a professor who bluntly questions whether he belongs in medical school, a moment that crystallizes the challenges he will face throughout his career.
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African Americans and the Revolutionary War
- The History of Black Soldiers in the American Revolution
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The political and military nature of the Revolutionary War was just as full of intrigue. While disorganized militias fought the Battles of Lexington & Concord, George Washington would lead the Continental Army in the field while men like Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia and Benjamin Franklin negotiated overseas in France.
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Hollywatts
- From the Promised Land to Purgatory
- By: Arthur Lawrence Cribbs Jr.
- Narrated by: Salathiel Reagan
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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The Great Migration of the 1910s-1940s was both a flight and a pursuit, as African Americans moved north and west in hopes of leaving behind the South’s violence and finding the freedom of equality. Journalist and author Art Cribbs tells the story of his family’s pursuit of that dream in Los Angeles County, and the racism which undermined it.
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Natural
- Black Beauty and the Politics of Hair
- By: Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson
- Narrated by: L. Malaika Cooper
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Hair is not simply a biological feature; it's a canvas for expression. Yet, its significance extends beyond mere aesthetics. Hair can carry profound moral, spiritual, and cultural connotations, serving as a reflection of one's beliefs, heritage, and even political stance. In Natural, Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson delves into the complex world surrounding Black women's hair, and offers a firsthand look into the kitchens, beauty shops, conventions, and blogs that make up the twenty-first century natural hair movement, the latest evolution in Black beauty politics.
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Black Heroes
- Inspiring Stories of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph Against Adversity (Curious Histories Collection)
- By: Ahoy Publications
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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For humanity to see where it is going, it must look back to the past. Exploring these stories of resilience, determination, and brilliance awakens a deep drive within to achieve. This audiobook offers an enriching journey through the lives of remarkable individuals whose bravery and contributions have left an indelible mark on the world.
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African American Herbalism
- The Essential Guide to Herbal Health and Healing with Traditional Herbs, Plants, and Natural Remedies
- By: Grace Ellington
- Narrated by: Sophia Arden
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve become distanced from the powerful healing wisdom our ancestors held close. Many of us find ourselves battling chronic conditions, stress, and ailments that only seem to worsen with time. Imagine if you could reclaim your health and well-being with the time-tested knowledge of African American herbalism, blending ancestral wisdom with modern needs to nourish both body and soul. That’s exactly what African American Herbalism offers—a return to the powerful healing methods that generations of African Americans have used to thrive.
By: Grace Ellington
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Black Man in a White Coat
- A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine
- By: Damon Tweedy M.D.
- Narrated by: Damon Tweedy M.D.
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Damon Tweedy begins medical school, he envisions a bright future where his segregated, working-class background will become largely irrelevant. Instead, he finds that he has joined a new world where race is front and center. The recipient of a scholarship designed to increase black student enrollment, Tweedy soon meets a professor who bluntly questions whether he belongs in medical school, a moment that crystallizes the challenges he will face throughout his career.
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African Americans and the Revolutionary War
- The History of Black Soldiers in the American Revolution
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The political and military nature of the Revolutionary War was just as full of intrigue. While disorganized militias fought the Battles of Lexington & Concord, George Washington would lead the Continental Army in the field while men like Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia and Benjamin Franklin negotiated overseas in France.
-
Hollywatts
- From the Promised Land to Purgatory
- By: Arthur Lawrence Cribbs Jr.
- Narrated by: Salathiel Reagan
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The Great Migration of the 1910s-1940s was both a flight and a pursuit, as African Americans moved north and west in hopes of leaving behind the South’s violence and finding the freedom of equality. Journalist and author Art Cribbs tells the story of his family’s pursuit of that dream in Los Angeles County, and the racism which undermined it.
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Natural
- Black Beauty and the Politics of Hair
- By: Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson
- Narrated by: L. Malaika Cooper
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Hair is not simply a biological feature; it's a canvas for expression. Yet, its significance extends beyond mere aesthetics. Hair can carry profound moral, spiritual, and cultural connotations, serving as a reflection of one's beliefs, heritage, and even political stance. In Natural, Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson delves into the complex world surrounding Black women's hair, and offers a firsthand look into the kitchens, beauty shops, conventions, and blogs that make up the twenty-first century natural hair movement, the latest evolution in Black beauty politics.
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Black Heroes
- Inspiring Stories of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph Against Adversity (Curious Histories Collection)
- By: Ahoy Publications
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
For humanity to see where it is going, it must look back to the past. Exploring these stories of resilience, determination, and brilliance awakens a deep drive within to achieve. This audiobook offers an enriching journey through the lives of remarkable individuals whose bravery and contributions have left an indelible mark on the world.
-
African American Herbalism
- The Essential Guide to Herbal Health and Healing with Traditional Herbs, Plants, and Natural Remedies
- By: Grace Ellington
- Narrated by: Sophia Arden
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve become distanced from the powerful healing wisdom our ancestors held close. Many of us find ourselves battling chronic conditions, stress, and ailments that only seem to worsen with time. Imagine if you could reclaim your health and well-being with the time-tested knowledge of African American herbalism, blending ancestral wisdom with modern needs to nourish both body and soul. That’s exactly what African American Herbalism offers—a return to the powerful healing methods that generations of African Americans have used to thrive.
By: Grace Ellington