Tag: memoir
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Jennifer Jones shares her groundbreaking journey as the first Black Rockette in her inspiring memoir “Becoming Spectacular,” revealing a life dedicated to dance and breaking barriers.
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Discover the remarkable story of Ruth J. Simmons, the first Black American president of an Ivy League university, her journey from rural Texas to becoming a leader in higher education, and her advice for future generations.
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Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, announces her memoir “Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics,” set for release in January 2025.
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