Kam Williams

10 Best Black Books of 2012

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 10:08 Kam Williams, Book Review

1. Tuskegee Love Letters

by Kim Russell

Women of a New Tribe: A Photographic Celebration of the Black Woman

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 12:52 Book Review by Kam Williams

"African-American females have had a very difficult history: from slavery to racism to poverty. Although slavery has been abolished in this country, and we are working on eradicating racism and poverty, in the 21st Century, African-American females face one of the most difficult hurdles we have ever had to face: a severe lack of self-respect.

Iconic: Decoding Images of the Revolutionary Black Woman

Friday, 07 December 2012 15:35 Book Review by Kam Williams

"This book asks what it means to represent black womanhood and explores how these representations are connected to a long history of representational depictions and choices that communicate the role of black women in social movements.

Rebuild the Dream

Monday, 03 December 2012 13:16 Kam Williams, Book Review

For at least 30 years, the wealthy and privileged have been rigging the system to acquire more wealth and privilege. At this point, 400 families control more wealth than 180 million Americans…

Obama Talks Back: Global Lessons

Thursday, 08 November 2012 13:59 Kam Williams, Book Review

"This collection of letters [offer] a rare glimpse into the dialogue between our nation's youth and the President of the United States...They cover a wide range of human emotions, fears and concerns, and echo President Obama's message for change as these young people make their spiritual and intellectual pilgrimage into adult citizenship...

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