The Plug Next Door 3


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In The Plug Next Door 3 all the secrets are revealed. Last time God spoke to Reese, he ended up fainting at Sloan's house. It sounded like his girlfriend was going to tell him that his daughter had died, but there's no telling. One things for sure, if God loses his child, there will be hell to pay. That said, will he and Reese be able to weather the storm of his darkest hour? Alexa's stripping ways have finally caught up to her. Now that Young knows the truth, what's going to happen between them? Are the two going to be able to get past this or have too many lines been crossed? Nas and Vasii seem to be the only two who can get it right. They're a picture perfect couple until a mysterious voicemail pops up, threatening to shatter their happiness. What happens when you find out that the person you love isn't who you thought they were? Find out the answers to all of your questions in The Plug Next Door 3.




Memoirs of an Addict


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"Memoirs of An Addict," is a courageous, personal and deeply powerful exploration of the author's journey through addiction and recovery. The poems, written more than 20 years ago during the author's struggle with methamphetamine, offer a raw and honest glimpse into the mind and experiences of someone battling substance abuse. The poems give hope that even in the most challenging times, there is always the possibility of healing and transformation. The author's reflections on each poem, written after decades of recovery, add depth and insight, highlighting the growth and wisdom gained through her journey. The author's ability to forgive herself and others, finding meaning within her own struggles, is truly inspiring. Reinforcing the author's message of hope and the possibility of recovery. The author's vulnerability, honesty, and ultimate triumph make this book a valuable resource for anyone struggling with substance abuse, as well as for loved ones seeking to understand, support, and somehow forgive the addict. This collection is a true testimony to the resilience within the human spirit and the power of acceptance, love, and forgiveness, even when facing the darkest of demons.




Every Thug Needs a Lady


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New York Times bestselling author Wahida Clark’s iconic Thug series takes readers into the streets—and into the heart of a criminal world where even love can be a dangerous choice… Having escaped from the hard streets where deals go down on the corner and shots ring out in the night, sexy, beautiful Roz—friend of Angel, Jaz, and Kyra, who’ve all loved thugs of their own—is on her way to a professional career in physical therapy. She doesn’t need to make a U-turn back to the ghetto. But then she meets Trae, who’s still after the bling and fast money of drugs. He’s hard, hot, irresistible—and trouble. Soon Roz is wild for a brother whose world is filled with dark schemes and deadly desires. But blinded by her passion, she can’t see the heartbreak ahead—where the hood has a law of its own and its own brand of revenge . . . “This completely engrossing story spins a compelling tale the only way Wahida Clark knows how to do it, and she does it so well.” —Books2Mention.com on Thug Matrimony “Clark takes us on a journey . . . the ride is exciting and drama filled.” —The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Thugs and the Women Who Love Them “An entertaining, graphic, somewhat erotic look at the streets. . . . A drama-filled quick read that will leave you wanting more.” —RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Payback is a Mutha Book 2 in the Thug Series




Music in Black American Life, 1945-2020


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This second volume of Music in Black American Life offers research and analysis that originally appeared in the journals American Music and Black Music Research Journal, and in two book series published by the University of Illinois Press: Music in American Life, and African American Music in Global Perspective. In this collection, a group of predominately Black scholars explores a variety of topics with works that pioneered new methodologies and modes of inquiry for hearing and studying Black music. These extracts and articles examine the World War II jazz scene; look at female artists like gospel star Shirley Caesar and jazz musician-arranger Melba Liston; illuminate the South Bronx milieu that folded many forms of black expressive culture into rap; and explain Hamilton's massive success as part of the "tanning" of American culture that began when Black music entered the mainstream. Part sourcebook and part survey of historic music scholarship, Music in Black American Life, 1945–2020 collects groundbreaking work that redefines our view of Black music and its place in American music history. Contributors: Nelson George, Wayne Everett Goins, Claudrena N. Harold, Eileen M. Hayes, Loren Kajikawa, Robin D. G. Kelley, Tammy L. Kernodle, Cheryl L. Keyes, Gwendolyn Pough, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Mark Tucker, and Sherrie Tucker




Check it While I Wreck it


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Examines how young black women who came of age during the hip-hop era are grappling with the gender politics of a predominately masculine space.




Every Thug Needs a Down Ass Bitch


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Camille Jackson knows firsthand how to hold her man down. After all, she was a hustler's girlfriend. Riding side by side with her man while he ran the streets of Philly, she stayed down until those same streets sent him to the grave. This in turn, causes her to reevaluate her life and start anew. Months later, she finds herself in South Carolina with her family and has gotten a job as a correctional officer. After a few months of working at the state Prison, Camille meets someone from her home city of Philly and immediately they develop an astronomical bond. While adjusting to this new life of hers, Camille learns that the people closest to her may not be as they appear. Can she handle her new life of greed, betrayal, envy, secrets and power?




Catching a Wave


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A collection of original essays that calls for new voices to redefine feminism.




The Plug Next Door 2


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Part II of The Plug Next Door reveals all the secrets that you've all been waiting for. God has a lot to lose after keeping his wife a secret from Reese all this time. He's in love with the beautiful, charismatic, highly educated doctor but once his skeletons jump out of the closet, he might just lose her forever. However, he's not willing to let her go so easily. But with someone out to destroy him and his empire, he might have no other choice but to surrender his love. Unbeknownst to Nas, he's in the middle of it all. The key to figuring out who's on a mission to take out the Taliban Gang is with him. From the moment he stepped foot onto New York soil, a domino effect of murders, lies, and deceit began. He finds out who his brothers are, but things only get worse from there. He also manages to get Vasii, the girl of his dreams, but what happens when he finds out she's the sister of an old fling? Will he be able to keep her? In the middle of the hailstorm, Young is determined to steal Alexa's heart. He's successful in making her fall in love, but there's just one issue... he isn't like most men. When he loves, he loves hard. Young honestly can't help his possessive ways, given the circumstances, but Alexa may not be ready for it. Then again, she's just as crazy about him as he is her. They're both keeping secrets in the meantime... secrets that could get somebody hurt. Who are the DeLeneau Brothers, really? And are the women they're in love with who they claim to be? Everyone will be shocked to realize they've been dating so close to home. But more importantly, love can blind you from snakes. Who's going to mow the grass and reveal all? Find out in The Plug Next Door II...




King Magazine


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Justify My Thug


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Justify My Thug is a story of intersecting lives, featuring familiar characters from Wahida Clark's Thug series. Trae and Tasha Macklin's marriage is on thin ice. Jaz and Faheem were living the American Dream until a haunting part of their past threatens their marriage, and ultimately their lives. In the meantime, Marvin is trapped in a living nightmare desperately trying to escape the mistakes of his thug past. Back in New York, Kaylin has to face the toughest decision of his life, while his girl Angel has to answer for herself as well.