SPRINGFIELD ― “‘You are Black, a larger woman, a decent actor, but ...’” Getting that kind of feedback while pursuing of a breakthrough moment in acting, Nicole Young-Martin said she often was left ...

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In “The Beast in the Clouds,” Nathalia Holt tells the story of Theodore Roosevelt’s eldest sons, and their doomed attempt to ...

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“A Day in the D with Dad” takes kids on a journey along with 12-year-old Michelle as she traverses Detroit on an impromptu day trip with her dad. Written by Detroiter and longtime educator Kelli M.

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My Brother’s Keeper Newark, an initiative of Newark Opportunity Youth Networ, has announced its 2025 summer reading list, ...

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