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The 20 Most Well-Read Cities for African-Americans

ShareWhere in the U.S. can you find the most well-read African Americans?  Look no further. We reviewed our website’s traffic and ranked, on a per capita basis, the number of visitors from cities with more than 200,000 residents. Durham, North … Continue reading

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I have not read a book in three months!

Share As crazy as this might sound:  The president of the largest, 2nd oldest, and most frequently visited website dedicated to books written by or for African American readers has not read a complete book in the better part of three … Continue reading

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An Author You Should Know: Annette Gordon-Reed

ShareHistorian Annette Gordon-Reed has studied and written a great deal about the 2nd Presiedent of the United States, Thomas Jefferson’s.  Gordon-Reed’s research includes delving into Jefferson’s relationship with his slave Sally Hemings.  Interestingly, Hemings was not only Jefferson’s property, but she was also the half-sister … Continue reading

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