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Black Voices for Inspiration, Growth, and Optimism

In times of strife and trial we (especially those of us who relish the self-development genre) look to inspirational voices for guidance. This collection highlights supportive, hopeful, and uplifting Black voices—we think you’ll find some light and optimism here, too.
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The Decision

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Principles
By Kevin Hart
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Superstar stand-up. Blockbuster actor. Celebrity-powerhouse. Kevin Hart is about to add one more significant title to his already impressive resume: Your life coach....

The Audacity of Hope

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Principles
By Barack Obama
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In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum....

The Truths We Hold

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Principles
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Narrated by Kamala Harris
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By reckoning with the challenges we face together, drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, Kamala Harris offers in The Truths We Hold a master class in problem solving, in crisis management, and leadership....

Letter to My Daughter

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Principles
By Maya Angelou
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Dedicated to the daughter she never had but sees all around her, Letter to My Daughter reveals Maya Angelou's path to living well and living a life with meaning....

Year of Yes

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By Shonda Rhimes
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With three hit shows on television and three children at home, the ubertalented Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say no when an unexpected invitation arrived....

What I Know for Sure

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By Oprah Winfrey
Narrated by Oprah Winfrey
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Organized by theme - joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power - these essays offer a rare and powerful glimpse into the mind of one of the world's most extraordinary women....

Finding My Voice

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By Valerie Jarrett
Narrated by Valerie Jarrett
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"The ultimate Obama insider" (The New York Times) and longest-serving senior advisor in the Obama White House shares her journey as a daughter, mother, lawyer, business leader, public servant, and leader in government at a historic moment in American history....

The Body Is Not an Apology

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By Sonya Renee Taylor
Narrated by Sonya Renee Taylor
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A global movement guided by love. Humans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of beliefs, morals, and bodies....

Mindful of Race

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By Ruth King
Narrated by Janina Edwards
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Drawing on her expertise as a meditation teacher and diversity consultant, King helps listeners of all backgrounds examine with fresh eyes the complexity of racial identity and the dynamics of oppression....

Can't Hurt Me

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By David Goggins
Narrated by David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
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For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself....

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