Dr. Carla Stokes is a featured expert on adolescent girls in Health First!: The Black Woman's Wellness Guide (Chapter 1). Co-authored by Eleanor Hinton Hoytt and Hilary Beard, Health First is rooted in the groundbreaking work of the Black Women's Health Imperative, the premier nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of black women and girls. Health First investigates health challenges and disparities that impact black women and girls, with a focus on health … [Read more...]
The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop–and Why It Matters by Tricia Rose
Tricia Rose is at the top of my list of favorite hip hop scholars. In her latest book, The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters, Professor Rose drops knowledge about the current state of the conversation about hip hop and gender politics. I have not finished reading the book, however, in my humble opinion, one of the best reasons for buying this book is to read the much-appreciated props given to my girls' empowerment and media education work with … [Read more...]