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CityViewNC.com | 37 Diane Parfitt is a former Pediatric Nurse and Assistant Professor of Nursing Education and currently owns a bookstore. She can be reached at citycentergallerybook@gmail.com. Award for nonfiction, the renowned journalist and writer pens a profound letter to his son about what it means to be black in America in the 21st century. For Coates, it is a place in which you struggle to overcome the historical trauma of your people while trying to find your own purpose in the world. 6. "The Other Black Girl'' by Zakiya Dalila Harris (1992- ) Nella Rogers is the only black staff member in a prestigious American publishing house where many of the white staff are Ivy League trust fund kids. When another black woman, Hazel, is hired, Nella thinks she has an ally until she starts receiving mysterious, anonymous messages. Is Hazel behind them or are more ominous forces at work? is debut novel is a timely look at the social and political issues that black women face in the workplace and will keep you up late at night till the last surprising twist. 7. "Razorblade Tears" by S.A. Cosby (1973- ) is is a tale of two ex-cons, one black and one white, who come together to find out who murdered their sons. ey must deal with their own prejudices toward each other and also deal with what they had not been able to accept in their sons – that they were married to each other. But love for their lost sons eventually wins out, and their desperate desire for revenge leads them to find out who killed their boys. 8. "Call Us What We Carry" by Amanda Gorman (1998- ) If you watched President Biden's inauguration, you heard poet Amanda Gorman read her historic poem "e Hill We Climb." is beautiful new collection adds to the published version of her inaugural poem and builds on it with thoughts of hope and healing during our recent struggles with the global pandemic. rough her poetry, we see this 23-year-old poet as a messenger from the past and a voice for the future. She can certainly hold her own with the likes of the eminent writers on this list, or any list for that matter. Cease the Grease. Keep Wipes outta' Pipes. Grease, fat and oil – as well as wipes and other items – should never be poured or flushed down drains or toilets. They can block sewer lines and cause wastewater to back up. The overflow can damage our water supply, harm the environment and even cause costly damage to your home. Protecting our Pipes Items you should never flush: • Hand or baby wipes – even if they're labeled "flushable"! • Paper towels • Diapers and feminine hygiene products • Dental floss and Q-tips ® • Kitty litter • Medical waste • Hard objects in general Guidelines for Grease • Let it cool, pour it into a disposable container and put it in the trash. You can request a free "Fat Trapper" from PWC. (Covered cooking grease collection containers) • Wipe grease from pans before you wash them. • Never put meat scraps down the drain and compost or throw away vegetable scraps. For more information, see the Environmental section of our website. 800•894•1761 www.nextdayaccess.com dlong@nextdayaccess.com • Ramps (purchase & rental) • Grab Bars • Vertical Platform Lifts • Pool Lifts • Stair Lifts • Ceiling Lifts • Handrails • Bathroom Safety • Door Widenings • Safety Home Automation Stay in Your Home Longer & Safer Fayetteville's Certified Accessibility Specialist

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