Black Love Matters

Name: Black Love Matters
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593335772
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Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters

By Jessica P. Pryde

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Summary

Black Love Matters, edited by Jessica P. Pryde, is a compelling anthology that explores the multifaceted experiences of Black love through essays and narratives. The book delves into the cultural, historical, and social dynamics that shape romantic relationships within the Black community, offering authentic perspectives and rich insights. It thoughtfully examines how Black love is portrayed in literature, media, and society, and underscores its cultural significance.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring the significance and impact of Black love and relationships within cultural, historical, and societal contexts. The collection provides insightful essays and reflections on love, identity, and the resilience found in personal experiences, making it appealing for those seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics within Black communities.

Black Love Matters

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An incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators, edited by Book Riot columnist and librarian Jessica Pryde.

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.

Black Love Matters features contributions from Jessica Pryde, Carole V. Bell, Sarah Hannah Gomez, Jasmine Guillory, Da'Shaun Harrison, Margo Hendricks, Adriana Herrera, Piper Huguley, Kosoko Jackson, Nicole M. Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Christina C. Jones, Julie Moody-Freeman, and Allie Parker.

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The book is praised for its thoughtful and diverse perspectives, creating a unique and heartfelt collection. It is highlighted as a necessary read that celebrates Black love as a form of resistance and a hopeful promise of liberation amidst adversity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593335772

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Jessica Pryde is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot, where she is the co-host of the When In Romance podcast and writes about bookish things of all kinds. Having earned an AB in the Interdisciplinary Project in the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis and her MLIS at San Jose State University, she is now a librarian for a public library system in Southern Arizona, where she lives with her husband and an ever-growing collection of Funko!Pops. Black Love Matters is her first book.