Coffee Will Make You Black
- 239 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Stevie, a young Afro-American woman in the 60s, tries to deal with her sexuality, Black culture, and social identity.
April Sinclair Books
April Sinclair's formative years in Chicago coincided with the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. As a young Black woman navigating this era, she channeled her experiences and artistic talents into community engagement. Her dedication spans over 15 years in community service, including leading a countywide hunger coalition and teaching literacy to inner-city youth.
I Left My Back Door Open
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Daphne "Dee Dee" Dupree, a confident Chicago deejay, grapples with the aftermath of tumultuous relationships that have made her hesitant to embrace love again. As her life unravels, she must confront her fears and secrets beyond the safety of her broadcasting booth. This journey challenges her to pursue a deeper, more mature love while navigating the complexities of her world and the lives of those she holds dear.
Graduating from college in 1971, the tough-talking Stevie enthusiastically dives into the San Francisco scene, where she shares an apartment with a disco queen and joins a woman's consciousness-raising group.
Frisch vom College zieht es Stevie, eine junge rebellische Schwarze aus Chicago, in das lebenslustige San Francisco der siebziger Jahre. Neugierig und begeisterungsfähig stürzt Stevie von einem Abenteuer ins nächste und lernt nahezu alle Spielarten von Sex und Liebe kennen.