McKenzie Jean-Philippe
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60 Best Gifts for Book Lovers 2022 — Unique Gifts for Avid Readers
Unique gifts for book lovers are hard to find. Here are 60 ideas—that mostly aren't books—for avid readers and beloved bookworms at Amazon, Etsy, and more. → Read More
10 Essential Bell Hooks Books
Here are 10 bell hooks books on feminism, race, love, and class for starters, but there are many more out there if you want to do a deeper dive. → Read More
21 Top Children's Books About Diversity, According to Charnaie Gordon
In search of inclusive books for her newborn son Luca, Kirby's query was answered by Charnaie Gordon, who curated a list of children's books about diversity. → Read More
Tarana Burke On Why Her Mother Hasn't Read Her Memoir, "Unbound"
Oprah sat down with #MeToo activist, Tarana Burke, to discuss Burke's new memoir, "Unobound." First up, they tackled the subject of unkindness. → Read More
Maya Angelou, Sally Ride to Be On the Quarter
They'll be amongst the first of 20 women to be on the coin. → Read More
Best Black Owned Makeup Brands of 2021
We've got an array Black beauty brand suggestions that market high-quality, natural products, from pretty lipsticks to eyeshadows. → Read More
45 Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Him 2021 That Aren't Cheesy
These creative Valentine's Day gifts for him will make any husband or boyfriend happy, whether you're looking for something romantic or cheap and funny. → Read More
42 Best Harry Potter Gift Ideas in 2020 for Ultimate Fans
We've rounded up the best Harry Potter gifts for the magic-obsessed muggle in your life from inexpensive stocking stuffers and options for teens and adults. → Read More
117 Black-Owned Bookstores in America That Amplify the Best in Literature
We have a complete directory of every single Black-owned bookstore you can support in the United States, starting in Arkansas and ending in Washington, D.C. → Read More
Oprah Magazine Erects 26 Breonna Taylor Billboards in Louisville
O, The Oprah Magazine decided to further amplify Breonna Taylor's story by erecting 26 billboards across her Louisville, KY hometown of our September cover. → Read More
George Floyd's Daughter Says He "Changed the World" in Viral Video
George Floyd's daughter Gianna sits on Stephen Jackson's shoulders and says, "Daddy changed the world!" in a viral video. A GoFundMe fundraiser was created for her. → Read More
All 33 of Reese Witherspoon's Addicting Book Club Picks
And there's more to come. → Read More
Here's why Women's History Month is in March
Read on for more interesting facts about why we celebrate women this month. → Read More
Oprah Opens up About Her Love of Art—and Why You Might Want to Start Collecting, Too
Oprah is serving as an honorary co-chair for "By Women, For Tomorrow's Women," an artists benefit auction that just might inspire you to consider a new hobby: art collecting. → Read More
Rare Disney VHS tapes could be worth a small fortune
Collections of vintage Disney VHS tapes are valued for thousands on eBay. → Read More
11 of the Best Fantasy Novels, According to V.E. Schwab
"Vengeful" author V.E. Schwab revealed some of the best fantasy novels, in her opinion. The list includes Harry Potter plus other lesser-known fantasy books, → Read More
The reason Black History Month is in February
There's a lot of history behind why February was chosen. → Read More
This jewelry company will pay you and your sweetheart to travel across the country
Did someone say dream job? → Read More
8 Simple Ways to Read and Enjoy More Books In a Year
From book challenges to curated reading lists, investing in an e-reader, and even podcasts, here's how to read more (and often) books in 2019. → Read More
Teacher's heart-warming video of her students farewells to each other is inspiring
You'll probably want to take a page from these first-graders' book and change the way you say goodbye. → Read More