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In Disguise – “One Woman’s Story”

In Disguise – “One Woman’s Story”

It depicts a White woman growing up in a predominately black
neighborhoood for almost 20 years, never knowing her true
identity until the age of 30 was revealed by her ancestors, that
she was black. Her identity was hidden for years. How could she
not know you might ask? She was adopted at birth, blind & mute.
How come noone told her for so long is the question (plot
maybe). Being treated with disrespect, no dignity, no pride, it
was not until her heritage was revealed did she begin to
understand why…… At the age of 36 an amazing surgical
procedure enabled her to recover her eyesight and later began
retracing her roots… All the years she experienced first hand
of what it was like to be treated unfair, with cruelty,
racialism and prejudice and above all what it was like to be
BLACK and LIVING a lie

In Disguise – “One Woman’s Story”

In Disguise – “One Woman’s Story”

It depicts a White woman growing up in a predominately black
neighborhoood for almost 20 years, never knowing her true
identity until the age of 30 was revealed by her ancestors, that
she was black. Her identity was hidden for years. How could she
not know you might ask? She was adopted at birth, blind & mute.
How come noone told her for so long is the question (plot
maybe). Being treated with disrespect, no dignity, no pride, it
was not until her heritage was revealed did she begin to
understand why…… At the age of 36 an amazing surgical
procedure enabled her to recover her eyesight and later began
retracing her roots… All the years she experienced first hand
of what it was like to be treated unfair, with cruelty,
racialism and prejudice and above all what it was like to be
BLACK and LIVING a lie

Blackie: The Steve Black Story (Hardcover)

Steve Black is commonly regarded as one of the most inspirational fitness gurus in the world. He has worked with the finest sportsmen in both rugby and football, while his advice and motivation skills have been sought by many, including Kevin Keegan, Peter Reid and Paul Bracewell. It is in rugby, however, that he has really made his mark. His involvement in the game began when he took up his current post with Newcastle Falcons at the inception of the ‘rugby revolution’, which catapulted him into a different sphere. He was then signed up by manager Graham Henry as the conditioning coach for the Welsh national side. Following this came the pinnacle of his career, when he was selected for the British Lions tour of Australia in 2001. More recently, he has been named as one of the key factors behind Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson’s success. However, Black’s story could have been very different. At 16 he worked as a bouncer for a variety of rough pubs in Newcastle upon Ty (more…)

Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair (Paperback)

Review
“[An] entertaining and concise survey . . . A book that successfully balances popular appeal with historical accuracy.”–”Publishers Weekly”"Taps into the art and history of how Black hair is perceived in America in a way that will no doubt be relevant for generations to come.”–”The Source”"”Hair Story” presents an absorbing rendition of American history told through Black hair. In prose that is both humorous and haunting, the authors manage to bring vividly to life a subject most would consider inconsequential. After reading this comprehensive tale, people will walk away with a whole new appreciation for Black hair and all of its wonder and power.”–Lloyd Boston, author of “Men of Color: Fashion, History, Fundamentals”"From antiquity to the present day, Black hair has been both ornamentation and a medium of artistic expression. At the same time, its changing political and cultural values have often mirrored the current social climate. “Hair Story,” in documenting (more…)