Wednesday, 19 February 2025

7 Contemporary Classics To Read for Black History Month

Black authors can be found in bookstores and libraries on the shelves of all genres.
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7 Contemporary Classics To Read for Black History Month

Black authors can be found in bookstores and libraries on the shelves of all genres. Check out some recommendations for books from 21st-century Black authors. 

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When Should You Actually Use an Exclamation Point?

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Your Slang Reveals Where You're From

People around the country have different words for the same things. Test your American slang knowledge with some of these terms.

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Where's Your Acnestis? And Other Interesting Body Parts

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes — but what about the rest of our body parts? Learn some of the more interestingly named parts of the human body, in both technical terms and slang.

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