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Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters
Berkley
February 2022
On Sale: February 1, 2022
Featuring: Allie Parker; Carole V. Bell; Jessica Pryde
352 pages
ISBN: 0593335775
EAN: 9780593335772
Kindle: B093YRT594
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Romance
Romantic love has been one of the most essential elements of storytelling for centuries. But for Black people in the United States and across the diaspora, it hasn't often been easy to find Black romance joyfully showcased in entertainment media. In this collection, revered authors and sparkling newcomers, librarians and academicians, and avid readers and reviewers consider the mirrors and windows into Black love as it is depicted in the novels, television shows, and films that have shaped their own stories. Whether personal reflection or cultural commentary, these essays delve into Black love now and in the past, including topics from the history of Black romance to social justice and the Black community to the meaning of desire and desirability.
Exploring the multifaceted ways love is seen—and the ways it isn't—this diverse array of Black voices collectively shines a light on the power of crafting happy endings for Black lovers.
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