Kyra Schaefer She Publishes Books
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Audre Lorde (1934–1992) was a Black lesbian poet, feminist, & activist who explored race, gender, & identity. Her works, including The Black Unicorn & Sister Outsider, challenged oppression & inspired Black feminism & LGBTQ+ activism. She saw poetry as a tool for resistance, healing, & change.
February 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Audre Lorde (1934–1992) was a Black lesbian poet, feminist, & activist who explored race, gender, & identity. Her works, including The Black Unicorn & Sister Outsider, challenged oppression & inspired Black feminism & LGBTQ+ activism. She saw poetry as a tool for resistance, healing, & change.
Recently, I read part of The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden, which appears to be inspired by the real-life case of Kitty Genovese, a woman who was murdered in 1964 in Queens, New York with people looking on, no one helped her.
February 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Recently, I read part of The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden, which appears to be inspired by the real-life case of Kitty Genovese, a woman who was murdered in 1964 in Queens, New York with people looking on, no one helped her.
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000) was the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (Annie Allen, 1950). Her work captured Black urban life, with famous poems like We Real Cool. As Illinois’ Poet Laureate, she mentored young Black poets and championed community-based literary initiatives.
February 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000) was the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (Annie Allen, 1950). Her work captured Black urban life, with famous poems like We Real Cool. As Illinois’ Poet Laureate, she mentored young Black poets and championed community-based literary initiatives.
Nella Larsen (1891–1964) was a key Harlem Renaissance writer, known for Quicksand (1928) and Passing (1929), which explore race, identity, and passing. Though her career was cut short, her work saw a revival, cementing her legacy as a vital voice in literature and racial discourse.
February 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Nella Larsen (1891–1964) was a key Harlem Renaissance writer, known for Quicksand (1928) and Passing (1929), which explore race, identity, and passing. Though her career was cut short, her work saw a revival, cementing her legacy as a vital voice in literature and racial discourse.
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825–1911) was a poet, novelist, and activist. One of the 1st Black women to publish a novel "Iola Leroy, she used her writing to advocate for abolition, women’s rights, and racial justice. A suffragist and Underground Railroad supporter, she helped shape civil rights.
February 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825–1911) was a poet, novelist, and activist. One of the 1st Black women to publish a novel "Iola Leroy, she used her writing to advocate for abolition, women’s rights, and racial justice. A suffragist and Underground Railroad supporter, she helped shape civil rights.
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) a pioneering Black poet and novelist. Writing in English and Black dialect, capturing Black life. His poetry (Lyrics of Lowly Life) and novel (The Sport of the Gods) influenced the Harlem Renaissance. His line “I know why the caged bird sings” inspired Maya Angelou.
February 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) a pioneering Black poet and novelist. Writing in English and Black dialect, capturing Black life. His poetry (Lyrics of Lowly Life) and novel (The Sport of the Gods) influenced the Harlem Renaissance. His line “I know why the caged bird sings” inspired Maya Angelou.
Walter Mosley (b. 1952) revolutionized crime fiction with his Easy Rawlins series, bringing Black voices into the genre. His novels blend mystery, history, and social commentary, exposing racial injustice in America. A Grand Master Award winner, he’s a vital voice in modern literature. #CrimeFiction
February 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Walter Mosley (b. 1952) revolutionized crime fiction with his Easy Rawlins series, bringing Black voices into the genre. His novels blend mystery, history, and social commentary, exposing racial injustice in America. A Grand Master Award winner, he’s a vital voice in modern literature. #CrimeFiction
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Join us for a “Know Your Rights” Virtual Town Hall, where we’re breaking down the law, answering your questions, and making sure you have the tools to protect yourself and your community.
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
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February 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Join us for a “Know Your Rights” Virtual Town Hall, where we’re breaking down the law, answering your questions, and making sure you have the tools to protect yourself and your community.
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
Olaudah Equiano (1745–1797) was a formerly enslaved African whose autobiography, The Interesting Narrative (1789), exposed the horrors of slavery and the Middle Passage. After purchasing his freedom, he became a leading abolitionist. He helped the movement that led to Britain’s 1807 slave trade ban.
February 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Olaudah Equiano (1745–1797) was a formerly enslaved African whose autobiography, The Interesting Narrative (1789), exposed the horrors of slavery and the Middle Passage. After purchasing his freedom, he became a leading abolitionist. He helped the movement that led to Britain’s 1807 slave trade ban.
Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784) was the first published Black poet in America. Kidnapped from West Africa and enslaved in Boston, she defied odds by mastering literature and publishing Poems on Various Subjects. Her work explored faith, freedom, and racial equality. #PhillisWheatley
February 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784) was the first published Black poet in America. Kidnapped from West Africa and enslaved in Boston, she defied odds by mastering literature and publishing Poems on Various Subjects. Her work explored faith, freedom, and racial equality. #PhillisWheatley
Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was a poet, memoirist, and activist whose work shaped African American literature. Best known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she explored race and resilience. A civil rights leader, she worked with MLK Jr. and Malcolm X. Her legacy of empowerment continues to inspire.
February 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was a poet, memoirist, and activist whose work shaped African American literature. Best known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she explored race and resilience. A civil rights leader, she worked with MLK Jr. and Malcolm X. Her legacy of empowerment continues to inspire.
Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was a key voice of the Harlem Renaissance, capturing Black life with poetry, fiction, and plays infused with jazz and realism. His works, like The Weary Blues and I, Too, championed racial pride. Literary activist, his influence endures in poetry, music, and civil rights.
February 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was a key voice of the Harlem Renaissance, capturing Black life with poetry, fiction, and plays infused with jazz and realism. His works, like The Weary Blues and I, Too, championed racial pride. Literary activist, his influence endures in poetry, music, and civil rights.
Alice Walker (b. 1944) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, poet, and activist, best known for The Color Purple. Her work explores race, gender, and resilience, centering Black women’s experiences. She revived interest in Zora Neale Hurston, championed activism, and shaped Black feminism.
February 7, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Alice Walker (b. 1944) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, poet, and activist, best known for The Color Purple. Her work explores race, gender, and resilience, centering Black women’s experiences. She revived interest in Zora Neale Hurston, championed activism, and shaped Black feminism.
Ta-Nehisi Coates (b. 1975) is a writer and public intellectual known for his work on race, history, and politics. His journalism, including The Case for Reparations (2014), and books like Between the World and Me (2015) have shaped national conversations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0-y...
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February 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Ta-Nehisi Coates (b. 1975) is a writer and public intellectual known for his work on race, history, and politics. His journalism, including The Case for Reparations (2014), and books like Between the World and Me (2015) have shaped national conversations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0-y...
Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was a Nobel Prize-winning novelist known for lyrical prose & deep explorations of Black identity, history, and womanhood. Her works, including, Song of Solomon, and The Bluest Eye, reshaped American literature. She won the Pulitzer, Nobel, and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
February 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was a Nobel Prize-winning novelist known for lyrical prose & deep explorations of Black identity, history, and womanhood. Her works, including, Song of Solomon, and The Bluest Eye, reshaped American literature. She won the Pulitzer, Nobel, and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a writer, activist, and key voice in the Civil Rights Movement. His works explored race, identity, and sexuality. Major works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son. Though he lived in France, he remained deeply involved in U.S. racial justice.
February 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a writer, activist, and key voice in the Civil Rights Movement. His works explored race, identity, and sexuality. Major works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son. Though he lived in France, he remained deeply involved in U.S. racial justice.
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a novelist, folklorist, and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, she celebrated Black culture and dialect, capturing Southern life. Her work, once overlooked, now stands as a cornerstone of American literature.
February 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a novelist, folklorist, and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, she celebrated Black culture and dialect, capturing Southern life. Her work, once overlooked, now stands as a cornerstone of American literature.
Frederick Douglass (1818–1895), a formerly enslaved abolitionist, writer, and orator. His autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, exposed the horrors of slavery. A powerful advocate for equality, he advised presidents, fought for women’s rights, and remains a symbol of justice.
February 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Frederick Douglass (1818–1895), a formerly enslaved abolitionist, writer, and orator. His autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, exposed the horrors of slavery. A powerful advocate for equality, he advised presidents, fought for women’s rights, and remains a symbol of justice.
Donald Trump is erasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—with Pete Hegseth’s help, even Black WWII history and MLK Day. It’s Black History Month, I’m sharing a Black writer daily. Keep their memory alive. This man and his cronies can’t take what we refuse to surrender. I’m not giving up. Are you?
February 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Donald Trump is erasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—with Pete Hegseth’s help, even Black WWII history and MLK Day. It’s Black History Month, I’m sharing a Black writer daily. Keep their memory alive. This man and his cronies can’t take what we refuse to surrender. I’m not giving up. Are you?
My co-workers are sleeping on the job again!
January 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
My co-workers are sleeping on the job again!
The glamorous life of Self Publishing Services!!! Literally I'm waiting on a Library of Congress Number. While I catch up with Brian Tyler Cohen's latest video and look at y'all's posts. 😁
January 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The glamorous life of Self Publishing Services!!! Literally I'm waiting on a Library of Congress Number. While I catch up with Brian Tyler Cohen's latest video and look at y'all's posts. 😁
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VERY good news from @bookshop-org.bsky.social!!
Indie Bookstores Will Soon Be Able to Sell E-Books (Gift Article)
Bookshop, a site that lets independent, bricks-and-mortar bookshops sell their books online, is launching an app that will allow the sales of e-books, too.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
VERY good news from @bookshop-org.bsky.social!!
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True then. True now. Thank you, Willem Arondeus.
January 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
True then. True now. Thank you, Willem Arondeus.
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you.
Here are ten things all of us can do.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Here are ten things all of us can do.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
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January 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you.
Here are ten things all of us can do.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Here are ten things all of us can do.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...