Chicago Black Literature Book Club seeks to bring together both women and men who enjoy thought-provoking black literature -- both modern and contemporary -- to partake in discussion, debate and dining!

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  • New Member
    dantrel bonae boone dantrel bonae boone joined
    Yesterday at 7:23 PM
    dantrel bonae boone
    "I am D.Bonae Boone; Author of the book "Memoirs of a Battered Woman's Son". I am also an established gallery artist with paintings and prints in galleries and homes across the United States"
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    Hodari Hodari joined
    Yesterday at 12:19 PM
    Hodari
    "I am a 40-something Chicago native and research executive. My current role has a particular focus on African American culture and it suits me well since I've been an avid reader of contemporary African American literature since I was young."
  • New Member
    Arnetta Arnetta joined
    February 19 at 8:44 PM
    Arnetta
    "I'm aspiring writer who loves to read. I love to read many black authors. I'm a Chicago native and I'm looking to socialize."
  • New Discussion
    Kendrall Kendrall started "Our Black Year" Book Tour
    February 12 at 10:29 AM
    Kendrall

    "Hi Members, During Black History Month, a topic and book release related to economic empowerment and job creation. The web site is http://eefortomorrow......."

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    Davina Davina commented on Chicago Black Literature Book Club Meetup
    February 11 at 6:56 PM
    Davina

    "What's the book?"

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  • Group Review
    Ciare Ciare wrote a group review
    February 4 at 6:30 PM
    Ciare
    "It was great to meet all of you ladies! I had my reservations about this book, but was pleasantly surprised. It opened the door for a lot of good discussion and it was nice to hear everyone's perspectives.…"
  • New Member
    Morgan Morgan joined
    February 4 at 12:35 PM
    Morgan
    "Hello, My name is Morgan. I am a college student and freelancer. I love reading and feel that it is an outlet to escape the everyday norm, have a bit of relaxation, and just enjoy a good book."
  • New Member
    Roger Mason Roger Mason joined
    February 3 at 2:24 PM
    Roger Mason
    "Hello My Name is Roger Mason and I am a father of 3."
  • New Member
    Tesla Tesla joined
    February 2 at 10:03 PM
    Tesla
    "Hi, I love to read and would like to join book discussions with others."
  • New Discussion
    Kendrall Kendrall started The New Jim Crow author at Northwestern University on Feb. 1, 2012
    February 1 at 10:46 AM
    Kendrall

    "Club Members, Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness will be at Northwestern on Feb. 1, 2012 speaking at 5PM...."

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Chicago, IL 60653
Founded Jan 9, 2011
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