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Have you ever skipped the voting polls because you felt your vote didn''t count? If so, the 2020 election is a testimony to what can happen when blacks and other minorities are determined to make their voices heard.The Power of the Black Vote: And Government Tactics to Block It identifies tactics, past and present, used by our government to disenfranchise black votes; demonstrates why voting is important; and includes a call to action to register, study the candidates, know your status, and vote.This book inspires readers to dig deeper into our country''s history of racism toward a race of people who merely want to live the "American Dream" as citizens of the United States granted the same rights as everyone else under the Constitution. This book is for you if:You''ve never exercised your right to voteYou''re not aware of how the Government twists the interpretation of the laws to suppress minority votesYou''re not aware of America''s unfortunate history of racism and the long fight for black rightsThe right to vote came with a price, and when Blacks do not vote, they are guilty of disenfranchising and silencing their own voices. We need every voice speaking. We need every person to understand that your vote not only matters-your vote is powerful!

Did you know that 95 percent of people surveyed by the Kaiser Family Foundation don''t have basic health insurance knowledge? This important information isn''t taught in school, and the trivial amount of training from employers is not enough. It''s no wonder that 57 percent of Americans cited medical debt as a contributing factor to bankruptcy, says the American Journal of Public Health.Smart Patient - What You Need to Know about the U.S. Healthcare System combines real stories of patients, professionals, and entrepreneurs, revealing the problems encountered in the American healthcare system and speaks to those looking to get the best value for their medical visits. Did you know that much of healthcare is set up to stifle questions concerning bills and insurance coverage? Would you be shocked to realize that one in three medical bills have errors? You will learn:Ways to save the most money on medications or medical visitsHow to negotiate medical billsWhat you must know about health insurance and its benefitsSmart Patient offers practical guidance on how to avoid the "potholes" to get the most for your buck in an entertaining, easy-to-read, and to-the-point style.

Will limiting our screen time decrease anxiety and improve connection with others? At Risk of Greatness is a book about a movement that is using new approaches to developing 21st century skills and abilities and, with it, a better life for disengaged young adults and communities.In this book, you''ll learn:About the importance of art to maintain our humanity in this age of accelerations and its intersection with technology.How smartphones are creating a slingshot effect with advanced technology.That a success mindset is vital to growth, regardless of your background.It''s not mandatory to go to college to achieve success in the 21st century as many alternative paths exist beyond a "traditional education."At Risk of Greatness will challenge you to think outside of the box when looking at our education systems and consider exciting alternatives to transform your community and the lives of young people.  

the sand doesn''t go up in arms when the tide takes it home / so no, / i am not afraid to die bathtub in flames. invites readers into a world in which mental health issues and trauma can be discussed freely, without shame or apology. In this collection of poetry, Bailee Noella examines her journey toward healing with a magnifying glass-from childhood trauma, to repression of memory, to desperation, and, finally, to catharsis. Bailee''s raw poetic style and determined honesty give this collection its edge, and readers are sure to laugh and cry alongside her as they turn its pages.In bathtub in flames., you''ll read poems on loss, such as "the dress in your closet."; poems about pain, like "the corner of my room where the demon appears."; and poems centered on love, such as "telephone poles." Whether you''ve experienced trauma directly, someone close to you has, or you simply love confessional poetry, this collection will remind you that there is a path forward from pain. 

While anyone can make achieve success, the reality is not everyone has equitable access to the necessary tools to reach it. This stems from an inequity rooted in our networks. Vismale's Werk Your Net is a book dedicated to bridging this gap by empowering young people from marginalized communities to build their network and net-worth and helping industry leaders learn how to find, assess, and be more inclusive to diverse candidates.Everyone knows something you don't. When we limit our conversations and interactions, we limit our opportunities, resources, our imagination of what is even possible, and ultimately we limit ourselves.Werk Your Net gives a guide for how to talk to anyone and accomplish your goals by answering the following questions How do you find people to reach out to if you don't know where they are?How can you have a meaningful conversation with anyone?How can we increase opportunity for marginalized communities?If you would like to learn how to expand, sustain and utilize your network, build stronger professional relationships and have access to better career opportunities, Vismale's book is a must-read.

when a man approaches me I think he is approaching my body / this is not because I want to distrust him / I want to trust him / like I want to trust the rising tide / not to over-reach its swell / but I don''t turn my back on either In her debut collection of poems, Julia Morgan Leatham analyzes the emotion of desire through a feminist lens. Employing playful language and thought-provoking metaphors, Desire delves into honest reflections on sex, power, love, trust, and acceptance. Poems like "my sister then (or loss of innocence)" and "my sister now (or i love you)" explore how time and societal expectations shape the people we are and are becoming. Julia Morgan Leatham searches for answers amidst her own nostalgia to questions like What is truth? and Who gets to decide what is true?

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and will affect almost 30 percent of adults at some point in their lives. Author Wes Woodson''s I Have Anxiety (So What?): The Unapologetic Guide to Owning Your Anxiety explores mental health, anxiety, and self-empowerment for Generation Z, the most anxious and depressed generation. Woodson dispels the level of shame that exists around talking about anxiety and mental health overall with a narrative that aims to free his generation from striving to be perfect and, unapologetically, moving towards accepting themselves unashamedly. I Have Anxiety (So What?) educates the reader about surefire ways to take control, and includes personal stories about those who have learned to better manage their anxiety and succeed at self-improvement. The book is a testament to how authentic storytelling combined with scholarly research comes together to encourage the reader to take back the power from their anxiety once and for all!

What is divine feminine energy, and how can we channel it? Force of Nature explores this question through the lens of an African woman grappling with childhood, womanhood, cultural identity, and the societal issues that disproportionately affect women.This poetry collection parallels African women to nature itself, forces that can neither be confined nor defined. In a world where African women are subjected to societal expectations and forced to sequester their complexities, Odemi Pessu pushes back with love, light, and vulnerability. With lyrical lines, heartfelt verse, and tributes to social justice leaders, Pessu lets us into all elements of her life-from romance and depression, to self-harm and overcoming colonialism. Yet through the trials and tribulations, she perseveres and relays the message that women must take ownership of their narratives. Force of Nature captures not only the inspiring journey of one woman, but the collective experience of women fighting to honor their emotions, dreams, and agencies-authentically and unabashedly. 

Regular, everyday success is intuitive: work hard, get rewarded. But what does it take to achieve massive, moonshot-level success? Leaning on the wisdom of ancient philosophers and Silicon Valley thought leaders alike, Alyssa Mavor''s The Art of the Moonshot demystifies the principles behind exponential success. With the proper strategies, small successes can begin to compound endlessly on an upward trajectory. By breaking down concepts into easily-digestible principles with entertaining anecdotes, this book illuminates:The secret to creating a brain outside your brainHow mental models clarify thinking and decision makingWhy 80% of time and energy is often spent on the wrong endeavorsHow hidden force multipliers can amplify even the smallest of positive actionsThe Art of the Moonshot equips readers with a personal toolkit to build and propel their mission towards enormous personal and professional success. By exploring the tactics of great achievers - Archimedes to Adam Grant to Adele - as well as taking a deep dive into groundbreaking psychology, game theory, and sociology research, Mavor''s book is the final ingredient to realizing a personal moonshot. Life moves fast, but exponential goals move faster. It''s the perfect time to begin.

Did you know that the adult brain continues to change shape and develop past age thirty and even into the late forties? Finding My Twenty-Five: The Prime of Your Life Is Now reveals the dynamic opportunities of living in your twenties and how to create new opportunities during any decade of your life. Author Wayne Beck believes that it is important to realize that we can choose a personal transformation at any time along our course of life, and pens an inspirational letter about his journey, and others like him, who have learned about personal and professional development. Finding My Twenty-Five: The Prime of Your Life Is Now is a motivational non-fiction book that spotlights the tremendous advantages available to twenty-somethings and demonstrates that those advantages are available to people of all ages. This book is for any twenty-something who wants to change the world, and anyone in their thirties, forties, and beyond, who wants to find the freedom to keep reaching new heights. Readers will learn how to appreciate the freedom of twenty-somethings and how to apply the benefits discussed for a more vibrant life.