Lori L. Tharps

Oct 1, 2023 | afropunk.com | Ayana Byrd |Lori L. Tharps |Raquel Martín

In celebration of National Hair Day, I want to talk to you about hair discrimination. I know, why do you have to be the downer Dr. Martin. In my defense, it is not me who is the downer. It is racism. In 2019 Dove conducted a research study investigated hair-based discrimination against Black Girls ages 5 to 18. Key findings of the study included Black youth face hair discrimination as young as age five. 66% of Black girls in majority European American schools report hair discrimination.

Jul 10, 2023 | readwriteandcreate.com | Lori L. Tharps

In February 2020, Philadelphia-based entrepreneur, Jeannine Cook, opened the doors to Harriett’s Bookshop - a bookstore centering the work of Black women authors and activists under the guiding light of Harriet Tubman. In the fall of 2021, Cook opened Harriett’s sister store, Ida’s Bookshop in Collingswood, New Jersey. And now, Cook is bringing her brand of revolutionary, Black-women centered bookstore to the City of Lights with the launch of Josephine’s Bookshop (5 Rue de Medicis.

May 15, 2023 | readwriteandcreate.com | Lori L. Tharps

On episode 10 of the Read, Write, and Create podcast, award-winning journalist and author Ernest Owens joins me on the show to provide a masterclass on how to launch, market and sell your book. The author of the new book, The Case for Cancel Culture, Ernest brings his wit and wisdom to the topic of book marketing, and provides actionable advice for authors at all stages of their career. This is an episode where knowledge is dropped, the truth is shared, and tips and tricks come at your fast.

May 15, 2023 | podcasts.apple.com | Lori L. Tharps

On episode 10 of the Read, Write, and Create podcast, award-winning journalist and author Ernest Owens joins me on the show to provide a masterclass on how to launch, market and sell your book. The author of the new book, The Case for Cancel Culture, Ernest brings his wit and wisdom to the topic of book marketing, and provides actionable advice for authors at all stages of their career. This is an episode where knowledge is dropped, the truth is shared, and tips and tricks come at your fast.