Monthly Archives: January 2013

The D is Silent – Django Unchained

Posted on January 16, 2013 by discoverblackus

By Linda Tarrant-Reid I went to see Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Django Unchained with some trepidation.  I had no idea what kind of movie-going experience I was in for. I heard about the slavery – the whippings, the killings and … Continue reading →

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Discovering Black America Selected as One of “The Best Children’s Books of 2012”

Posted on January 16, 2013 by discoverblackus

Kirkus Reviews, a respected publishing industry book review magazine, has announced the selection of Discovering Black America: From the Age of Exploration to the Twenty-First Century as one of “The Best Children’s Books of 2012.” The author, Linda Tarrant-Reid, has … Continue reading →

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