In 1921, prominent lawyer and Nova Scotia Black leader James R. Johnston’s vision of a place welcoming of Black children came to reality. In an era of segregation and overt racism that saw most orphanages refuse to take in Black...
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- Author:Taylor, WandaSummary:
- Author:McKercher, CatherineSummary:
An explosive book that exposes the abuses of institutionalization."How many brothers and sisters do you have?" It was one of the first questions kids asked each other when Catherine McKercher was a child. She never knew how to answer it...
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- Author:Ashley AntoinetteSummary:
Despite her father's attempts to shelter her from the hood life, Raven's young heart is claimed by Mizan, a stick-up kid in search of a come-up. But her new role as wifey is soon more than she can handle, and she becomes desperate for a...
- Author:Jackson, Tiffany D.Summary:
When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey...
- Author:McCoy, TedSummary:
Bridget Donnelly. Charlotte Reveille. Kate Slattery. Emily Boyle. Until now, these were nothing but names marked down in the admittance registers and punishment reports of Kingston Penitentiary, Canada's most notorious prison. In...
- Author:Edwards, JanetSummary:
Eighteen-year-old Jarra has a lot to prove. After being awarded one of the military's highest honors for her role in a daring rescue attempt, she finds herself-and her Ape status-in the spotlight. Jarra is one of the unlucky few...
- Author:Harbison, Joan RSummary:
"The mistreatment of diverse older people in diverse ways is categorized in many societies as "elder abuse and neglect," yet this concept has not been subjected to rigorous critical inquiry. Instead, it has most often represented the...