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Miles of Style from Lisa D. Brathwaite Miles of Style February 6, 2024 Title: Miles of Style by Lisa D. Brathwaite & illustrated by Lynn Gaines from @Lee and Low Books REFERRAL IN AALBC https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/10640-lee-low-spring-2024-titles-for-review-consideration/ official buying page https://www.leeandlow.com/books/miles-of-style/ MY REVIEW Martin Luther King jr. once said "... to tell a bootless man to pick himself up by his bootstraps is a cruel jest." While the murdered leader referred to whites, once the enslavers, speaking to blacks, once the enslaved, in the U.S.A., the basis from which any succeed is extremely plus rarely bootless. While "Miles Of Style" functionally plus intentionally doesn't provide the most detailed biography of Eunice Johnson, founder of the Ebony Fashion Fair. Said book, written by Lisa D. Braithwaite, shows in brief how having boots is not irrelevant, unimportant, or inexcusable in the ability to strive in life, in the U.S.A. or anywhere else, at any time. The boots Eunice Johnson had, made by her parents plus community, led to Johnson creating, shepherding, or growing the Ebony Fashion Fair, the main subject of “Miles Of Style”, to a mandatory element of human history. Braithwaite's literature, accompanied by illustrations from Lynn Gaines, is truly chic; they provide a financially sparing while efficient biography of the Ebony Fashion Fair, centered on an incomplete while mandatory biography of a Black woman, born surrounded by elegance or contemporary fashion from inside a blockaded Black populace in the U.S.A. The boots she was born in supported her life path, a branch of which led to her showcasing the fashion she was born surrounded by to all outside her blockaded community, in the U.S.A. or beyond, in the style of a modern-day influencer. The book is full of positive, in color tone or composition, pastel illustrations of Black people in the USA mostly plus overwhelmingly, not totally, consistent in illustrative style or storytelling flow. The book delivers on all the promises in its summary concerning Eunice Johnson: rearing, education, marriage, Ebony Magazine, Ebony Fashion Fair. A rough approximation is half of the book concern Eunice Johnson before the Ebony Fashion Fair, and four fifths concern her life during and after the Ebony Fashion Fair. The Black populace in humanity, the tribes native to each continent plus immigrant communities through enslavement or free will, has many, not all or most, who adore stories about Black people who lived in no less glamour or peace than non-Blacks in times before the modern internet age. This book with its illustrations plus history delivers such a story. I am not six or eleven years old; I cannot say how a child will react while or after reading this book. But as an adult who has read to children, I think adult readers to children, in homes as well as the secondary educational institutions called schools, will have a chance to share Eunice Johnson's depicted story, and along the way may learn from the book while the book never stops trying to uplift the viewer or reader with positive, creative, energy. The book can inspire any child, any phenotype or age or location, to color more or design more or imagine more beyond any perceived or real limitations. Said creativity is the road to the destination of being truly chic. This book, if owned, will be part of the boots one needs to walk said road.

Paths of Bimshire: Book One- Path of The Hunt June 2, 2022 "As you know, my Path is one of the most feared of the Paths, and for good reason." A young boy has entered The Year of The Turning, the year when it will be determined if he possesses enough power to be deemed worthy of a Path. Few people believe in him, including himself. But on the ceremonial day of The Threshold, family secrets held by his stoic father will be revealed that will not only change the life of the boy forever, but the very reality of his home of Bimshire. In this Afro-Caribbean steampunk fantasy-adventure we are thrust into the world of Bimshire, a magical island full of fantastical creatures, wondrous sights, and people possessing numerous gifts in the form of The Paths. The entire Nation forms a society based off of these Paths, and life can be extremely rewarding, or extremely difficult, depending on your Path...or if you even have one. When one household reveals a dark secret, the entire Nation is thrown into upheaval and an epic quest begins. Join in on this immersive, dark and addictive coming of age fantasy tale set in a mythical version of Barbados, as a father and son must learn to understand, and save, each other. https://a.co/d/7OgsGH4

The Sword May 14, 2023 "The Woman in Black stared at the Little Girl as the buildings burnt all around them." A Swordslinger has a chance encounter with a little girl that will change both of their lives forever. Artist and Writer Shawn Alleyne takes us on another ride in his AfroFiction series of worlds. This time we enter a sci-fi Western frontier in a short story of death, discovery and destiny. https://a.co/d/hAz9Kmq

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Between The Tide from Richard Murray / @HDdeviant / @richardmurrayhumblr Somewhere, between the tide Somewhere, waiting for life My idol grasps, on cocoa sands And wait for the bliss, that come playing Somewhere, between the tide She's there, waiting for life Since I can't hide, like snails will try Then straight, to her arms I'd come playing It's long, between the swerves It's deep, between the shades I know, between my thoughts My heart, will lead me there soon We'll meet, between the tide We'll kiss, she pledge one time Happy we'll be, between the tide And never again, I'll come playing [Your musical choice for thirty seconds] I know, between my thoughts, ow! My heart, will lead me there, soon We'll meet (I know, we'll meet) between the tide We'll kiss, she pledge one time Happy we'll be, between the tide And never again, I'll come playing No more, playing So long, playing Bye bye, playing She my captain More information: inspirations, musical variants, and more https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/1231698571?action=published If you enjoy my craft and would like to support me with $1 consider using my tipjar https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/tier/Tip-Jar-to-HDdeviant-902770076 PRAISE https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/1231698571/5229615989

"End of the Road" (performed by Boyz II Men) Babyface, LA Reid, Daryl Simmons [Intro: Michael McCary] Girl, you know we belong together I have no time for you to be playin' with my heart like this You'll be mine forever, baby, you just see [Verse 1: Nathan Morris] We belong together And you know that I'm right Why do you play with my heart Why do you play with my mind? Said we'd be forever Said it'd never die How could you love me and leave me And never say goodbye? [Pre-Chorus: Wanyá Morris] When I can't sleep at night without holding you tight Girl, each time I try, I just break down and cry Pain in my head, oh, I'd rather be dead Spinnin' around and around [Chorus: All] Although we've come to the end of the road Still, I can't let go It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you Come to the end of the road Still, I can't let go It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you [Verse 2: Shawn Stockman] Girl, I know you really love me You just don't realize You've never been there before It's only your first time Maybe I'll forgive you, mmm Maybe you'll try We should be happy together Forever, you and I [Pre-Chorus: Wanyá Morris] Will you love me again like you loved me before? This time, I want you to love me much more This time instead, just come to my bed And baby, just don't let me, don't let me down, oh [Chorus: All, Wanyá Morris] Although we've come to the end of the road (End of the road) Still, I can't let go (The end of the road and I know I can't let go, baby) It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you (I don't know what I'm gonna do) Come to the end of the road (I don't know what I'm gonna do 'cause I know I've come to the end of the road, the end of the road) Still, I can't let go (Oh my God, oh my God, help me out a little bit, baby) It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you [Interlude: Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman] Girl, I'm here for you All those times at night when you just hurt me And just ran out with that other fella Baby, I knew about it, I just didn't care You just don't understand how much I love you, do you? I'm here for you I'm not out to go out and cheat all night (Maybe I'll forgive you, baby) Just like you did, baby, but that's alright Heh, I love you anyway (Maybe you'll try) And I'm still gonna be here for you 'til my dying day, baby Right now, I'm just in so much pain, baby (We should be happy together forever) 'Cause you just won't come back to me (You and I) Will you? Just come back to me (Yeah, yeah) [Interlude: Michael McCary, All] (Lonely) Yes, baby, my heart is lonely (Lonely) My heart hurts, baby (Lonely) Yes, I feel pain too (Lonely) Baby, please [Pre-Chorus: Wanyá Morris] This time instead, just come to my bed And baby, just don't let me down [Chorus: All, Wanyá Morris] Although we've come to the end of the road (We've come to the end of the road) Still, I can't let go (I know I just can't let go, no) It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you (No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no) (I don't know what I'm gonna do) Come to the end of the road (I don't know what I'm gonna do 'cause I know I've come to the end of the road, the end of the road) Still, I can't let go (Oh my God, oh my God, help me out a little bit, baby) It's unnatural (Baby), you belong to me (Baby), I belong to you (Baby) Although we've come to the end of the road Still, I can't let go (Alright, alright, alright) It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you (It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you, woah) Come to the end of the road (Although we've come to the end of the road) Still, I can't let go (I know I just can't let go, no) It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you (No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no) "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" (performed by Toni Braxton) Bo Watson, Babyface, Daryl Simmons [Verse 1] Should I even listen? Should I even try? Will I just be hearing the same old lines, baby? See, it doesn't matter What you say this time 'Cause our whole relationship is built on one lie You say things aren't the way they seem But still, you can't come straight with me How can you think that you're in love When you don't know the meaning of it? [Chorus] Love shoulda brought you Brought you home last night You shoulda been with me Shoulda been right by my side Baby If you cared anything for me Then love woulda brought you to me last night [Verse 2] Gotta hand it to you You had me there for a while I was so in love with you, I couldn't see past your smile Now I smell the coffee I got a wake-up call And it left the message that you just don't care at all You can't expect me to believe that She does not mean anything You say that you love only me Your kind of loving, my darling, I just don't need [Chorus] Love shoulda brought you Brought you home last night You shoulda been with me Shoulda been right by my side Baby If you cared anything for me Then love woulda brought you to me last night Love shoulda brought you Brought you home last night You shoulda been with me Shoulda been right by my side Baby If you cared anything for me Then you woulda been sincere And I wouldn't be in tears And love woulda brought you to me last night [Bridge] Oh, baby, why? Why do men think That love's just for the moment Not overtime? Please tell me why Why should I think that you're gonna be sincere? Are you deserving? Don't blame me if I just don't believe it Just don't believe that you'll always be here [Chorus] Love shoulda brought you Brought you home last night You shoulda been with me Shoulda been right by my side Baby If you cared anything for me Then love woulda brought you to me last night Love shoulda brought you Brought you home last night You shoulda been with me Shoulda been right by my side Baby If you cared anything for me Then love woulda brought you to me last night Love shoulda brought you Brought you home last night You shoulda been with me Shoulda been right by my side Baby If you cared anything for me Then love woulda brought you to me last night Love shoulda brought you Brought you home last night You shoulda been with me Shoulda been right by my side Baby If you cared anything for me Then love woulda brought you to me last night "I'd Die Without You" (performed by P.M. Dawn) Attrell Cordes Is it my turn to wish you were lying here I tend to dream you when I'm not sleeping Is it my turn to fictionalize my world Or even imagine your emotions to tell myself anything Is it my turn to hold you by your hands Tell you I love you and you not hear me Is it my turn to totally understand To watch you walk out of my life and not do a damn thing (If I have to give away) the feeling that I feel (If I have to sacrifice) oh, whatever baby, whatever baby. (If I have to take apart) all that I am Is there anything that I would not do, 'Cause inside I'd die without you Yeah baby, 'cause inside I'd die without you 'Cause inside I'd die without you Oh, I apologize for all the things I've done But now I'm underwater and I'm drowning Is it my turn to be the one to cry Isn't it amazing how some things just completely turn around So take every little piece of my heart (piece of my heart So take every little piece of my soul (every little piece of my soul) Take every little piece of my mind 'Cause if you're gone... inside... I'd die without you... (If I have to give away) the feeling that I feel (If I have to sacrifice) whatever baby, whatever baby. (If I have to take apart) all that I am (all that I am) Is there anything that I would not do, 'Cause inside I'd die without you 'Cause inside I'd die without you 'Cause inside I'd die without you (I'd die without you) (I'd die without you) 'Cause inside I'd die without you (I'd die without you) (I'd die without you) 'Cause inside I'd die without you (I'd die without you) (I'd die without you) 'Cause inside I'd die without you (I'd die without you) (I'd die without you) 'Cause inside I'd die without you (I'd die without you) (I'd die without you) 'Cause inside I'd die without you (I'd die without you) (I'd die without you) ENDING NOTE Marcus Miller produced the original score for the film, while Antonio "L. A." Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds worked on the soundtrack. With such a wealth of new material, director Hudlin said Sometimes we used score, sometimes we'd use a song by L.A. and Face, or sometimes Marcus would take some of the songs they had written and do score interpolations of it. For example, one of the songs, "Love Shoulda Brought You Home", is a great example. That came from a line of dialogue where Halle is furious with Eddie, says "love should've brought your ass home last night," slaps him. At that time, L.A. leans over to me and goes "that's a great song title." I said, "great idea." They write a song, "Love Shoulda Brought You Home". I said, "well, who we going to get to sing it?" And they said "well you know, we've got this great young singer who sang the demo, Reggie. If you like the demo then we can use her." And I said "great, let's use her." So that was Toni Braxton's debut. And I remember when I finally met Toni at Babyface's wedding, L.A. said, "you owe your career to this guy, he gave you your big break," which was really sweet

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