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Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson</blockquote>Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson is a fictional story about a woman who passed away and the inheritance of secrets. The story journeys through the unveiling of her story to her children including the revelation of a mystery child. The black cake is a piece of their history and she makes one final black cake with a request to “share the black cake when the time is right.”I started this book during my vacation and read 50% of the book on the first night. A page turner for sure. I needed to know ALL the secrets of the family matriarch.Black cake is a great read and I recommend it. I felt like I was in the story. I need to find a black cake expert. 😆<figure id="4d73"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*WtWeUUD28l2bEkQuBCm6fA.jpeg"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><blockquote id="809e">The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones</blockquote>The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones is a discussion about the origin story of American history by centering slavery and its continued legacy in the narrative.19 Essays. 36 poems and works of fiction. The compilation of the boo

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k reveals the legacy of the year of 1619 and how that inheritance is woven into every aspect of society in America today. Each chapter is a stark reminder of the work that needs to be done. The details contained in the book confirms to most black people that what we’re seeing in our everyday lives is not a fluke; it is by design.I finished this book a few days ago and this book will resonate for quite awhile. I am grateful for the ones who have went before us. The 1619 Project is an excellent read and I recommend it highly.<figure id="77d1"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*cw9RKU--ztRP0PhQFT6mSw.jpeg"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>If you’ve already read these books, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Also, I’d love to hear about what you’re reading as well. Happy Reading!Join my mailing list here: http://laquettaglaze.medium.com/subscribeConsidering a yearly membership? Signup here and help support me as we as along other writers: https://laquettaglaze.medium.com/membership*All photos were created/taken by me with the exception of the Ursula Burns cover, which was taken from Kindle.</article></body>

Books Completed in June with Book Reviews

Where You Are Is Not Who You Are by Ursula Burns.

Ursula Burns is the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 Company. This book is her memoir and she takes you through her journey with ease and straightforward manner. I learned a lot about her and she confirmed a lot about navigating the world as a black woman.

These seven tenets are the key takeaways from the book:

Leave behind more than you take away.
Don’t let the world happen to you. You happen to the world (my fav)
God doesn’t like ugly.
Take care of each other.
Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your mother proud.
Where you are is not who you are (and remember that when you’re rich and famous).

I highly recommend the book.

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson is a fictional story about a woman who passed away and the inheritance of secrets. The story journeys through the unveiling of her story to her children including the revelation of a mystery child. The black cake is a piece of their history and she makes one final black cake with a request to “share the black cake when the time is right.”

I started this book during my vacation and read 50% of the book on the first night. A page turner for sure. I needed to know ALL the secrets of the family matriarch.

Black cake is a great read and I recommend it. I felt like I was in the story. I need to find a black cake expert. 😆

The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones

The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones is a discussion about the origin story of American history by centering slavery and its continued legacy in the narrative.

19 Essays. 36 poems and works of fiction. The compilation of the book reveals the legacy of the year of 1619 and how that inheritance is woven into every aspect of society in America today. Each chapter is a stark reminder of the work that needs to be done. The details contained in the book confirms to most black people that what we’re seeing in our everyday lives is not a fluke; it is by design.

I finished this book a few days ago and this book will resonate for quite awhile. I am grateful for the ones who have went before us. The 1619 Project is an excellent read and I recommend it highly.

If you’ve already read these books, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Also, I’d love to hear about what you’re reading as well. Happy Reading!

Join my mailing list here: http://laquettaglaze.medium.com/subscribe

Considering a yearly membership? Signup here and help support me as we as along other writers: https://laquettaglaze.medium.com/membership

*All photos were created/taken by me with the exception of the Ursula Burns cover, which was taken from Kindle.