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At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came in first in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, he and bronze winner John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist, creating an indelible image of courage and protest that still resonates 40 years later. In this, his autobiography, Smith fills out the story of that moment - how it came to be and where it led him, and paints a vivid picture of the long, painful backlash that came with his fame, and his fate, all of which was rapped up in his "silent gesture".

During Black History Month, we pause to salute and reflect on the contributions African-Americans have made to the rich fabric that makes up the United States. There are many untold stories that reveal the best of Americans who stepped up when duty called, broke through barriers, or quietly made their communities better one person at a time.

The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling urban novel, Bankroll Squad. The men ruled the streets in the first book, but now the women take center stage in this action packed dramatical love story. David Weaver's clever plot twists will continue to shock and amaze you all the way to the very last page. Picture Set it Off meets New Jack City meets Bonnie and Clyde.

The secret to fulfilling your destiny is unlocking your potential - what you are capable of doing and accomplishing with your life. For so many people, their potential remains dormant, often for entire lifetimes. They never release their potential because it is never realized.

50 Things to Know to Have a Simple and Balanced Life at Home and Work, by Amanda Walton, offers an approach to balancing your life that will give you the ability to be happy at home and work.

We spend a third of our lives asleep. Dream Your Problems Away will help you use your mind's power 24 hours a day, to utilize what we wrongly considered "down-time" to improve your waking life, every day...and every night. The book surveys ancient dreaming methods-dream incubation, shamanic dreaming, and yogic approaches-to help you to overcome your daily challenges through your dreams.

What really makes a leader? Spencer Conley has walked that walk, as an athlete, coach, and leadership entrepreneur and now he's sharing his secrets. His new book, Lead with L.O.V.E., is a life-changing volume from a true motivator that will embrace and empower listeners with a fresh willingness to learn ways to lead. Are you ready to examine yourself? Can you look at who you have become and stop allowing complacency to sneak up on you? "Identify yourself", Conley says. "Be open and honest with yourself, as none of us live 100 percent of anything and that is okay!"

Throughout history, African American musicians and artist have made a profound impact in music, they have given sound and voice through a wide variety of musical genres. Universally they have expressed emotions that is shared through faith, passion, joy, comfort, and injustice through songs that speaks directly to the heart and spirit. The incredible men and woman featured in this book are responsible for creating some of the most iconic songs ever recorded in the history of music.

The book of Psalms is a collection of religious songs, prayers, and poetry. It consists of 150 Psalms and Meditations, which express a wide range of emotions.

Jeter's exceptional talents and off-field celebrity have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Jeter so much. From family to baseball to the future, all you need to know about Derek Jeter is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Derek Jeter's life. This audiobook also includes all of Derek Jeter's MLB statistics.

"Twenty-seven years I've been staying strong / If God didn't want me here I wouldn't belong / So why was everyone treating me wrong / I still play it in my head..." This book is a collection of poems and prayers written in unique and contemporary hip-hop style.

There is only one hiding place, one place of true covering and security - the manifest presence of God. Your religion will not protect you. Your doctrines will not deliver you from evil. Your denomination will not save you. Your degree will not heal you. The scriptures and history have proven time and again the manifest presence of the Lord is our only hiding place, our only deliverer, our only healer.

The month of February has marked the celebration of Black History Month for more than half a century, an observance that highlights the achievements of African Americans. The yearly commemoration might not exist today if it were not for educator and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who devoted most of his life to shining a light on the accomplishments of African Americans throughout history. Known as the Father of Black History, Woodson was motivated by contemporary historians who had tendencies to conceal historical contributions made by African Americans from the history books.

Blind from birth, Dante is his own worst enemy. Adrift in life, Cassidi is looking for more. Both of them are looking for happiness in all the wrong places...until they meet at The Red Lair. Sparks fly and inner darkness will come to light as these two learn who they are to each other, and to themselves.

A book of thoughts from the poet. A personal note of its vivacity. A voice replete with emotions. Replete Vivacity is the determination of one man's conception. The struggles of life and its brute insults along with a solitary journey. Eugene Lucas' poetry is an insightful voice speaking to the world's listening ear.

Playboy Princeton Woods swore off dating after a tumultuous relationship with ex-wife, Regina. Then enters Desiree Loren and all of her baggage. Despite her troubled past and warnings from his friends and family, Prince just can't seem to get enough of Desi. Has he finally met his Mrs. Right, or is Desiree just another bad decision?

We've all been there: used, lied to, or cheated on. But what do you do when enough is enough? You don't cry, you get even! Bien-Aime Wenda presents a compilation of stories of the scorned, including a hopeless romantic, the token nice guy, a submissive wife, the celebrity couple, the hood chick, a mayor's wife, and more. Each refuse to wait on karma but instead decide to seek justice on their own terms.

A collection of poetry and thoughts. The Timeless Race: I fly on velvety wings and balmy wind/As fingers with purpose caress my skin/I forget to breathe and slip through time and space/As my heart joins yours in life's timeless race

Jack Wilson, a recently demoted RCMP officer, has given up on life after losing his grandfather to a deadly virus that has the world in its grips. Dr. Michael Chung has the secrets to the vaccine for the viral disease that is the cause of the pandemic. Dr. Emily Rogers pushes her work aside to travel to China, to pursue the truth about the mystery her late father revealed in a letter. Emily recruits Jack to go to China and convince Dr. Chung to help them develop a vaccine for her.

In this micro-book on Bitcoin, you'll learn what Bitcoin is and how it works; what a Bitcoin wallet is; how you can make Bitcoin through mining; why Bitcoin protects from hyperinflation; why Bitcoin could replace gold as a means of storing wealth; and much more.