April 2022
Books by Environmentalists and about Environmental Justice and Nature (Earth Day)
From Hue-Man curators: "What does nature and the natural environment mean to us as Black individuals? The answer is a journey of reliance, resistance, resilience and reconciliation. It is a history of Black peoples' deep connection to the land -- this relationship an integral part of our story, our culture, our belonging. Our people have always worked with the land, agriculture deeply entrenched in our livelihoods. We find deep connection to the earth through food, whether grown in abundance or for survival. We followed the stars to freedom, our music -- jazz, blues, soul -- narrates the sounds of the trees, the movement of water and the feeling of sunlight on our bodies. Land has been taken from us, we have been dispersed across continents, regularly navigating environmental racism, having language of nature being used to oppress, and vice versa. And yet, so much of our continued fight for liberation is based out of our access to nature, the attainment of our own spaces, cultivating deep relationships and learnings from the soil, plants, and animals -- finding freedom together."
March 2022
February 2022
From Hue-Man curators: These Black history month selections represent our collective past, present and future. They include iconic historical books and contemporary works - both of which teach and inform. These words soothe the soul but also steel our gaze as we look ahead passionately and unflinchingly to shape our world to come.
January 2022
January marks the beginning of a new year, and whether you decided to set a resolution, or not, this month is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and go into the next one with intention.
Dive into one of these reads for inspiration! The sky is the limit.
December 2021
The winter holidays are a time for love, warmth, and togetherness.
And what better way to rejoice than to snuggle up cozy with the people you love and a good book?
“For you or a gift for someone else?” That is the question…
November 2021
Yams, and turkey, and mac-and-cheese, oh my!
This month’s theme is centered around Black Cookbooks and food that nourishes the soul. Here are some of Clara’s favorites: