Chronicles the experiences of women of Caribbean descent who provide childcare for middle- and upper-middleclass families in America, discussing the roles they play in the families whose children they are raising and how their jobs help their collective lives and cultural identities to flourish.
Stroll through any public park in Brooklyn on a weekday afternoon and you will see black women with white children at every turn. Many of these women are of Caribbean descent, and they have long been a crucial component of New York’s economy, providing childcare for white middle- and upper-middleclass families. Raising Brooklyn offers an in-depth look at the daily lives of these childcare providers, examining the important roles they play in the families whose children they help to raise. Tamara Mose Brown spent three years immersed in these Brooklyn communities: in public parks, public libraries, and living as a fellow resident among their employers, and her intimate tour of the public spaces of gentrified Brooklyn deepens our understanding of how these women use their collective lives to combat the isolation felt during the workday as a domestic worker. Though at first glance these childcare providers appear isolated and exploited—and this is the case for many—Mose Brown shows that their daily interactions in the social spaces they create allow their collective lives and cultural identities to flourish. Raising Brooklyn demonstrates how these daily interactions form a continuous expression of cultural preservation as a weapon against difficult working conditions, examining how this process unfolds through the use of cell phones, food sharing, and informal economic systems. Ultimately, Raising Brooklyn places the organization of domestic workers within the framework of a social justice movement, creating a dialogue between workers who don’t believe their exploitative work conditions will change and an organization whose members believe change can come about through public displays of solidarity.
“Covers the basics of food, exercise and medicine, but highlights two things not often found in diabetes books: soul food and spirit.”—A Sweet Life More than 4 million African Americans have diabetes; thousands more have pre-diabetes or are at risk for the condition. But in 21 years as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Constance Brown-Riggs found few books that even vaguely addressed the unique health concerns of this population. This comprehensive guide includes: The latest medical treatments for diabetes—medications, insulin therapies, blood glucose monitors, plus the pros and cons of supplements, herbs, and alternative diets. What you can’t eat—and what you can. Dozens of mouthwatering Caribbean and soul food recipes, with a two-week menu plan. The book received the Favorably Reviewed designation from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). The designation of Favorably Reviewed by AADE assures health professionals that the educational content of the book has been carefully evaluated by representatives of a variety of health professions based on set guidelines. “Shares a wealth of information about diabetes that has been specifically tailored for African Americans, in a down to earth fashion, and emphasizes the important interrelationships of spiritual health, mental health, and physical health.”—Norma J. Goodwin, M.D., founder, president and CEO, Health Power for Minorities “Connie Brown-Riggs’s . . . culturally appropriate messages are an extraordinary benefit to African Americans, particularly women, who are often not fully aware of the lifestyle changes they can and should make to prevent diabetes and improve their health and that of their families.”—Wendy C. Brawley, publisher and CEO, IMARA Woman Magazine
Take a journey from Mother's Day to Mother's Day...If you like to garden, you probably agree that mothering must be a bit like cultivating flowers. A lot of what you get out is a result of the care you put in., and you likely can accredit much of who you are today to your mom's influence. Inspired by the author's reflection on her own mother's nurturing, each essay provides a reflection to start each month along with full-color snapshots of traditional flowers and their meaning.With spaces for your own notes and reflections and entries for your daily appointment, this little book beautifully keeps your days-- while bringing to mind many of your own special memories! Enjoy the journey!
What if Eve turned the key of prayer before eating the forbidden fruit? What if Abraham used the prayer key before Hagar conceived? How might our world be different? What if you and I turned the prayer key before making life changing decisions? It is our decisions that result in reward or judgement. You may never find yourself in a lion's den, like Daniel, in a blazing hot furnace like the three Hebrew men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego or in the belly of a great fish, like Jonah, but if you are ever in a crisis, dilemma or face a test, keys will help you to get through. Through the Bible, we can learn many life lessons, such as how to respond to a crisis. When Job experienced a crisis he grasped hold of the key of worship, and the Lord restored him after he used the key of prayer for his friends. How should we respond to persecution? When Esther was faced with the genocide of her people the Jews, she turned the key of prayer. When imprisoned for the Gospel, Paul & Silas combined the keys of prayer and praise. Prayer is like dynamite and praise is the fire that ignites it. When Jesus was tempted by the Devil, He rebuked Satan with the key of God's Word. When Dorcas saw people in need, the ministry key is how she brought relief. The key of fellowship brought God's people together and the testimony key was used to glorify God. These are the seven keys of Discipleship: Worship, Prayer, Praise, the Word of God, Ministry, Fellowship and Testimony. As Disciples of Jesus Christ, its within our power to bind problems and loose blessings; for what we bind on earth will be bound in heaven and what we loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. What you lock on earth will be locked in heaven. What you unlock on earth will be unlocked in heaven." Matthew 16:19New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
Looking for a fashion coloring book for your daughters? Can't seem to find a good one that represents black and brown girls? Here is what you'll find in this book: 30 unique illustrations of girls with various hairstyles and fashion styles Illustrations are printed on one side to prevent bleed issues Makes for a great gift for young girls who are interested in fashion and coloring Make sure to grab your copy today. Scroll up, click the "Buy Now" button and you'll have a lovely coloring book that will keep your girls busy!
International Bestselling Author, Tia Monique, has tapped into an amazing niche in the book world! Testaments From Survivors: Women Healed & Whole Volume 1 is an anthology that includes women from all walks of life coming together sharing the struggles that almost destroyed their minds and their lives. This book is filled with the stories of enduring grief, domestic violence, depression, sexual and physical abuse, marriage issues, identity crisis, rejection, and more. Reading the disturbing things they have experienced will have you in tears but cheering and screaming about their victories!! You'll wanna meet them to embrace them and congratulate them on being ALIVE to share their stories with the world!!Download your copy now and be encouraged and empowered to not only survive but THRIVE!!
The Fervent Prayers Of A Mother is a book that will encourage you and give you hope as 7 women came together awrote prayers for mothers and children of any age. Read these prayers out loud and get into a rhythm of praying more. Purchase a copy for your friends and family too! Most importantly, we pray that your faith will be increased and that God will turn things around for you and your children!
A collection of cartoons, illustrations, and paintings that condense the complicated narratives of famous books into one-page works of art. "A subversive volume that translates a series of complex works of literature into a single-page illustration . . . A variety of artists rise to a unique literary and visual challenge." —Kirkus Reviews The Catcher in the Rye. Lolita. Moby-Dick. Infinite Jest. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. A Room of One’s Own. Native Son. These are but a handful of classic works spectacularly distilled by Mr. Fish and a very talented group of painters, illustrators, graphic designers, and political cartoonists into succinct snapshots that are at times funny, sad, inspiring, rude, crude, beautiful, profound, stomach-turning, and mind-blowing. Includes original artwork from: Mr. Fish, Ted Rall, Stephanie McMillan, Sarah Awad, Eli Valley, Wes Tyrell, Tamara Knoss, Keith Henry Brown, Sam Henderson, Lodi Marasescu, Surag Ramachandran, Tami Knight, Eric J. Garcia, Marissa Dougherty, Siri Dokken, John G., Andy Singer, Tara Seibel, Gary Dumm, Clare Kolat, Nate Ulsh, Benjamin Slyngstad, Ron Hill, JP Trostle, John Kovaleski, and Beth McCaskey.
Profiling Saints" follows and expands the papers presented at the homonym online international conference (December 2021), which focused on cultural, theological, artistic, and social aspects of models of sanctity and their importance in the modern world up to the post-revolutionary period. This volume aims thus to shed light on the cultural value of canonizations and models of sanctity as models of Christian perfection, including the role of iconography and artworks, in the broader context of modern, global Catholicism. The topics presented by the authors include veneration to, and canonization and representations of, saint theologians, missionaries, martyrs, mystics, and reformers, men and women. "Profiling Saints" looks at modern sanctity and saints from multidisciplinary perspectives, ranging from liturgy, theology, and Church history up to history of ideas, cultural history, history of emotions, and art history, and contributes to shed light on such a complex phenomenon of Christian history in its modern developments.
Mentoring Away the Glass Ceiling in Academia: A Cultured Critique is different in that it calls attention to the role mentoring has played on the “glass ceiling” phenomenon in higher education. Narratives by and about the experiences of women of diverse backgrounds in the United States and beyond the borders of this nation shed needed light on the ways in which mentoring influences identity formation and internal coping mechanisms in environments often characterized by marginalization. Through these narratives, these women serve as “quasi mentors” and create spaces for other women to survive and thrive within the educational arena. This text honors and extends previous work on the experiences of women academics from diverse backgrounds. Through this book, there is a call for new ways of understanding the vital role that narratives play in speaking truth to the power of mentoring. The insights present an exposé of the extent to which politics, policies, and equity agendas for mentoring have supported or failed women.
A delectable assortment of traditional recipes from America's Heartland presents a wide variety of appetizers, soups, desserts, main and side dishes, muffins, and breads. Original.
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