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Juneteenth books: 8 powerful reads on emancipation

The freedom of enslaved African Americans is important in history and Juneteenth marks this event – hence here are some books on the topic.

Canadian journalist Sam Forster, who is white, faces backlash for disguising as a Black man in his book “Seven Shoulders.”

Noreen Masud explores flat landscapes as mirrors to her complex PTSD in “A Flat Place,” blending personal trauma and environmental metaphors.

Jhalak Prize founder Sunny Singh on the launch of “The Review,” a vital literary platform spotlighting writers of the global majority.

Literary activist Dr Kadija George on trying to save the MA in Black British Literature at Goldsmiths amid funding cuts.

Explore the rising book ban crisis in U.S. schools in a new PEN America report and the nationwide fight for educational freedom.

Raleigh’s Liberation Station Black-owned bookstore closes amid threats, impacting diversity in children’s literature.

Annual report highlights surge in book censorship in US libraries, spotlighting Top 10 Challenged Books of 2023.

Hannah Durkin’s insightful examination of the Clotilda, the last known US slave ship, reveals the lasting impact of its captives on history.

We bandy the term “cancel culture” to criticise hate speech. Free speech comes with a responsibility to protect the voiceless in publishing.