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Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph
SHEILA JOHNSON
The co-founder of BET and first African American woman billionaire shares her deeply personal journey with brutal honest. She takes us through love, loss, tragedy and triumph—an inspiring story of overcoming toxic relationships to discover her true self, and at last finding success n in her life and businesses.
P.S. It is amazing to listen to her read it on Audible.
Biography & Memoirs
Finding Me: A Memoir
VIOLA DAVIS
Viola Davis, Academy Award Winner, shares her raw and riveting memoir, from a childhood filled with poverty, family violence, and racism in Rhode Island to becoming one of the most revered actors of her time. This deeply personal narrative explores Davis's battles with self-esteem, systemic racism, and the quest for identity against the backdrop of an industry slow to recognize the depth of Black women's stories. Her memoir serves as a powerful testament to resilience, offering inspiration to those navigating their own paths to self-discovery and affirmation.
Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality
TOMIKO BROWN-NAGIN
"Civil Rights Queen"documents the life of Constance Baker Motley, a trailblazing Black woman whose legal prowess reshaped American law. Born in the Great Depression, Motley defied expectations and became the first Black woman to argue before the Supreme Court, contributing to pivotal cases like Brown vs. Board of Education and fighting against Jim Crow laws. Her legal career was marked by firsts: New York's state Senate, Manhattan Borough President, and a federal judge appointment. Written by Tomiko Brown-Nagin, an award-winning Civil Rights historian, the book delves deep into Motley's impact, exploring themes of power, justice, and the cost of change.