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An entertaining book review podcast with host Osborne Givens, Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens, Walter Atkins, Dr. Harvey Hinton III, Donovan Snype, and Steven Gilliam. All the men are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and they provide raw commentary and in-depth insight on the content. Each episode, they dissect parts of featured books and invite the listeners in on a bruh discussion. This podcast is sure to keep listeners glued to their speakers.

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Osborne Givens Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens Walter Atkins Dr. Harvey Hinton III Donovan Snype Steven Gilliam

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Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an acclaimed American author and journalist known for his work on African American culture, history, and politics. He gained prominence with his book 'Between the World and Me,' which won the National Book Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Coates has also written for major publications such as The Atlantic, where he served as a national correspondent. His writing often explores themes of race, identity, and systemic injustice, making him a significant voice in contemporary discussions on race relations in America.

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Salvage the Bones Jesmyn Ward Hurricane Katrina poverty adolescence unexpected pregnancy familial love loss endurance race history systemic oppression Black experience generational trauma resilience identity racial injustice Black culture storytelling The Three Lives of Cate Kay Kate Fagan emotional insight cultural commentary ambition societal expectations second chances

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A podcast where we let the content of the books drive the discussion to heal, educate and entertain… click the link below; enjoy. 👇🏾

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When childern are left on their own.. "Salvage The Bones" Jesmyn Ward

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Osborne Givens Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens Walter Atkins Dr. Harvey Hinton III Donovan Snype Steven Gilliam
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Salvage the Bones Jesmyn Ward Hurricane Katrina poverty adolescence unexpected pregnancy familial love loss endurance

Da Bruhs Bookshelf tackles "Salvage the Bones "by Jesmyn Ward, a powerful, lyrical novel set in the fictional Mississippi town of Bois Sauvage in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina. The story follows fourteen-year-old Esch Batiste, navigating the challenges of poverty, adolescence, and an unexpected pregnancy. Esch lives with her three brothers and their emotionally distant father, struggling to survive in a world marked by hardship and resilience.

As the storm approaches, the family prepares as best they can, drawing strength from their bond and individual survival instincts. Told in ten chapters over twelve days, the novel captures the raw beauty of familial love, loss, and endurance. Ward’s vivid prose and mythological allusions elevate this intimate, personal tale into a universal story of struggle and hope.

0:00 1:14:18

"The Message" Ta-Nehisi Coates. Who told you?

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Osborne Givens Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens Walter Atkins Dr. Harvey Hinton III Donovan Snype Steven Gilliam
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
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race history systemic oppression Black experience generational trauma resilience identity racial injustice Black culture storytelling

Podcast Summary: The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

In this podcast episode, Ta-Nehisi Coates delivers a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on race, history, and the enduring impact of systemic oppression. The Message is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of the Black experience in America, emphasizing the generational transmission of trauma, resilience, and identity.

Coates speaks with a lyrical intensity that blends historical insight with personal narrative, drawing from his own life and the broader struggles of African Americans. He challenges listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about racial injustice, while also highlighting the beauty and strength found within Black culture and resistance.

Through vivid storytelling and a commanding voice, Coates leaves the audience with a profound sense of urgency and responsibility. He compels us to not only recognize the past but to actively engage in shaping a more just future. The Message is more than just words—it is a call to awareness, reflection, and action.

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"The Three Lives Of Cate Kay" Running from it will not save you

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Osborne Givens Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens Walter Atkins Dr. Harvey Hinton III Donovan Snype Steven Gilliam
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The Three Lives of Cate Kay Kate Fagan storytelling emotional insight cultural commentary identity ambition societal expectations second chances

This Podcast, we’re exploring The Three Lives of Cate Kay by the brilliant Kate Fagan—an author known for her powerful storytelling, deep emotional insight, and sharp cultural commentary.

This novel takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the life—or rather, lives—of Cate Kay, a young woman navigating the pressures of ambition, identity, and the ever-blurring line between who we are and who the world expects us to be. Through Fagan’s captivating prose, we unravel questions about second chances, societal expectations, and the choices that define us.




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