Brianna Whitaker, Author at Sharee Hereford

7 BOOKS DR. JOY HARDEN BRADFORD [THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS] RECOMMENDS TO HELP WITH MENTAL HEALTH

by Brianna Whitaker | Jun 24, 2019 | Black Authors, Black Women, Inspiration, Latest Updates, listicle, Sistah Girls Book Club

During my car time in the morning, I have my time with my favorite podcasts. Sometimes I tune into the Breakfast Club for my current hip hop culture, while other times I listen to The NOD. But on the days I want to put my mindfulness first I give my undivided...

5 Black Art & Poetry Books That Bring Out The Aesthete In You

by Brianna Whitaker | May 8, 2019 | Black Art, Black Poets, Latest Updates, Poetry, Sistah Girls Book Club

Black Art and Poetry Over the weekend I was able to see a few of my favorite painters, The late Mr. Barkley L. Hendricks’ hand-painted oil canvases displayed on exhibit at the Broad Museum. I know I’m not the only “Aesthete” apart of this club...

What it Means to Be a Black Reader…

by Brianna Whitaker | May 7, 2019 | Black Authors, Black Literature, Black Women, Black Writers, Sistah Girls Book Club

Gathered in a Lecture Hall, on a Sunday. There are two large black and white periodic tables on both walls to the right and left of me. We’re in a Science class but today we won’t be learning about the elements. On this Sunday, in particular, I made it my...

10 Things I Learned from Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble

by Brianna Whitaker | Feb 13, 2019 | Book Reviews, Latest Updates, listicle, Sistah Girls Book Club

al·go·rithm /ˈalɡəˌriT͟Həm/ noun A process or set of set rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer. Sistahs, I don’t know about you, but I try my best to avoid negative social media engagements. I do this...

Books, Brunch, and Abantu Audio

by Brianna Whitaker | Jan 22, 2019 | Black Literature, Black Writers, Latest Updates, Sistah Girl News, Sistah Girls Book Club

Books, Brunch, and Abantu Audio Last Saturday, I was invited to a really dope event called Books and Brunch at the awesome coffee shop, Hot and Cool Cafe, located on 4331 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles California. Books and Brunch is an event that the Hot and Cool Cafe...