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  • Colorful covers of six books.

    #ColorlinesReads: 6 Books That Complicate the Idea of 'Independence'

    In lieu of celebrating “Independence Day,” we present a selection of titles that explore the idea of liberation via the lives, poetry, history and art of people of color.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Jul 5, 2019 8:02AM EDT
    Eve Ewing. Black woman with short blonde hair in black shirt and blue jean jacket with red accents in front of green background

    READ: Eve Ewing's Work Examines Black Chicago's 'Ghosts' and Heroes

    The scholar and author discusses her new book, “Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s South Side,” and the Riri Williams comic series for Marvel.

    Sameer Rao Oct 22, 2018 4:42PM EDT
    Illustration of RiRi Williams in magenta and yellow superhero outfit in front of blue sky with white clouds and underneath orange headline text

    Eve Ewing Tells Superhero Riri Williams' Story in Marvel's 'Ironheart'

    The writer draws on her Chicago expertise to pen the series about the brilliant Black teenage girl who takes up Iron Man’s mantle.

    Sameer Rao Aug 21, 2018 4:01PM EDT

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