Books

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025
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Black History Month 2025: Essential New Books Illuminating Our Shared Journey

This Black History Month, a remarkable collection of books offers profound insights into racial dynamics, social progress, and the ongoing struggle for equality. These groundbreaking works by leading authors provide critical perspectives on race, justice, and transformation. Workplace Dynamics and Racial Inequity Qualified by Shari Dunn explores the intricate ways competency checking intersects with race in professional environments. Through rigorous research and compelling interviews, Dunn uncovers systemic barriers that impact career advancement for Black professionals. Scientific Understanding of Racism Keon West’s The Science of Racism presents a data-driven […]
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September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022
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Banned Books and the Future of America

Banned books are back in the headlines. It’s not the first instance, nor will it be the last, but this time the heat has turned up in Keller Independent School District outside of Fort Worth, Texas. Historically, banned books hold the connotation of book burning, but Keller Independent School District isn’t resorting to matches.  Instead, they limit access to titles parents and community members deem inappropriate for specific age groups. And of the 40 titles under review, many will be […]
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June 29, 2011
June 29, 2011
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Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour

Two years ago, we met Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour when she was a keynote speaker at the 2009 Executive Women in Goverment Summit and she wowed the audience with her energy, enthusiasm and  accomplishments.  Vernice has since become a good friend and supporter of HBE, helping us find a corporate sponsor for our first “Author Meet & Greet” at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. We thought she should write a book about her journey – the first female African-American on Nashville’s […]
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June 15, 2011
June 15, 2011
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Michael Sandel in the NY Times

In the fall of 2009, when “JUSTICE: What’s the Right Thing to Do” was first published, we had the opportunity to do four author events with Michael Sandel.   Each event was thought provoking and generated lots of lively discussion among those in attendance. While his classes at Harvard with 1,000 undergraduates in rapt attention are legendary, it was very interesting to read about Prof. Sandel’s successes in Asia — see  Tom Friedman’s Op-Ed in the New York Times.  Wish there was more interest […]
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