La Toya

La Toya

Author: La Toya Jackson

Publisher: Signet Book

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780451174154

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A New York Times smash bestseller for eight weeks. Controversial, honest, and insightful, La Toya comes forward with the harrowing truth behind the Jacksons--the violent child abuse, drugs, infidelity, and exploitation that plagued the famous family since 1970. Update by the author and 32 pages of great Jackson photos. People.


Starting Over

Starting Over

Author: La Toya Jackson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-05-29

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1451620594

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La Toya Jackson was always closer to Michael than anyone knew. In this heartfelt memoir, she pays tribute to his tortured soul, revealing the intimate moments she shared with the deeply troubled pop legend. The first sibling to arrive at the hospital after Michael was rushed there, and the informant on his death certificate, La Toya noticed suspicious details and demanded a second autopsy. For the first time, she unveils shocking behind-the-scenes dealings that she believes led to her brother's death, and she provides unprecedented insight into the destruction of one of the most dynamic artist/performers in history.


The Last Cruze

The Last Cruze

Author: LaToya Ruby Frazier

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780941548793

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As the General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio halted production and faced possible closure, displacing its workers, artist LaToya Ruby Frazier joined with these workers, their families, and their local union leaders to tell the story of the plant in its final days. After more than fifty years of automobile production and a commitment to manufacture the Chevrolet Cruze until 2021, the facility was recently "unallocated" by GM, as the company shifts its focus toward overseas manufacturing and the production of electric and autonomous vehicles. For many, this meant uprooting their families and giving up the support of a close-knit community. Those who turned down transfers to GM plants in other states lost their income, pensions, and benefits. The Last Cruze, which sets out to amplify the voices of the auto workers in Lordstown, introduces a new chapter to Frazier's work in investigating labor, family, community, and the working class. Exhibited at the Renaissance Society in 2019, this body of work includes over sixty photographs, alongside the written stories of the workers, and was staged within an installation that echoes the structure of the plant's assembly line. This substantial catalogue includes extensive documentation of the work and introduces new essays and dialogues by contributors including Coco Fusco, David Harvey, Werner Lange, Lynn Nottage, Julia Reichert, Benjamin Young, and members of the local chapter of the United Auto Workers.


LaToya Ruby Frazier

LaToya Ruby Frazier

Author: LaToya Ruby Frazier

Publisher: Aperture Foundation

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781597113816

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"The Notion of Family, offers an incisive exploration of the legacy of racism and economic decline in America's small towns, as embodied by her hometown of Braddock, Pennsylvania. The work also considers the impact of that decline on the community and on her family, creating a statement both personal and truly political-- an intervention in the histories and narratives of the region. Frazier has compellingly set her story of three generations--her Grandma Ruby, her mother, and herself--against larger questions of civic belonging and responsibility. The work documents her own struggles and interactions with family and the expectations of community, and includes the documentation of the demise of Braddock's only hospital, reinforcing the idea that the history of a place is frequently written on the body as well as the landscape."--Publisher's website.


Be Bold

Be Bold

Author: LaToya Burrell (J.)

Publisher: High Bridge Books

Published: 2020-08-27

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9781946615541

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What can I do? How can I work towards a solution? How can I be a change agent? How can I be an ally? How can I effectively change my mindset to get to a place of total healing and racial reconciliation?These questions are often asked in response to tough discussions or events relating to race, racism, racial injustice, or systemic racism, both historical and current.Be Bold is an answer to the "What can I do?" question, providing practical advice on how to talk about race and boldly move towards being the change you want to see. This book serves as your tour guide for listening and learning about how racism impacts our daily lives.The journey begins with an examination of your heart and mind to ensure that you are prepared for growth and continues with specific pointers on what you can do. Be Bold equips you with tools to become bolder in your daily interactions, discussions, and actions!Grab some coffee, assemble a Growth Group, and prepare your heart and mind for this transformational and life-changing process as you work towards racial reconciliation and harmony.


Toki

Toki

Author: Latoya McCoy

Publisher:

Published: 2012-12-26

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780615519715

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When Young Toki's over the top lifestyle of living in the HOV lane takes a turn for the worst and her world starts to spiral out of control. She is forced to make some uneasy decisions; first her crews stash house is robbed; then the man she loves turns out to be her worst enemy. When the kisses and the extravagant gifts turn to bloody lips and black eye's; when the housie wife life she chose turns out to be something she can't handle and the game becomes unbearable and the only way out of her relationship is in a coffin. How long will she be able to hide her black eyes from her loved ones and will her faults be the cause of her families 'demise? Welcome to Toki's world the female that seen it all, been through it all, and thinks she knows it all; this is my life my love my loss my faults...


Jet

Jet

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1991-10-21

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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Be Careful Who You Love

Be Careful Who You Love

Author: Diane Dimond

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-07-28

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0743270924

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Chronicles the music superstar's battles against child molestation charges from 1993 to 2005, in an account that examines the complicated aspects of the case and provides insight into Jackson's self-transformation and the events at the Neverland Ranch.


Grief and Grievance

Grief and Grievance

Author: Okwui Enwezor

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781838661298

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A timely and urgent exploration into the ways artists have grappled with race and grief in modern America, conceived by the great curator Okwui Enwezor Featuring works by more than 30 artists and writings by leading scholars and art historians, this book - and its accompanying exhibition, both conceived by the late, legendary curator Okwui Enwezor - gives voice to artists addressing concepts of mourning, commemoration, and loss and considers their engagement with the social movements, from Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter, that black grief has galvanized. Artists included: Terry Adkins, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kevin Beasley, Dawoud Bey, Mark Bradford, Garrett Bradley, Melvin Edwards, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Charles Gaines, Theaster Gates, Ellen Gallagher, Arthur Jafa, Daniel LaRue Johnson, Rashid Johnson, Jennie C. Jones, Kahlil Joseph, Deana Lawson, Simone Leigh, Glenn Ligon, Kerry James Marshall, Julie Mehretu, Tiona Nekkia McClodden, Okwui Okpokwasili, Adam Pendleton, Julia Phillips, Howardena Pindell, Cameron Rowland, Lorna Simpson, Sable Elyse Smith, Tyshawn Sorey, Diamond Stingily, Henry Taylor, Hank Willis Thomas, Kara Walker, Nari Ward, Carrie Mae Weems, and Jack Whitten. Essays by Elizabeth Alexander, Naomi Beckwith, Judith Butler, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Massimiliano Gioni, Saidiya Hartman, Juliet Hooker, Glenn Ligon, Mark Nash, Claudia Rankine, and Christina Sharpe.


The 7 Step Transition from Student to Professional

The 7 Step Transition from Student to Professional

Author: Latoya Pearson

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-25

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9780692927908

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The 7 Step Transition from Student to Professional will guide you down the path of transitioning and connecting your passion with your talent in order to select the perfect career. It will also help in developing your interviewing skills as well as provide helpful tips to being successful within the first 365 days. The seven steps will help you answer the following questions: -What is my passion? -What are my key talents and skills? -What's the difference between a job and a career? -How do I secure a Shadow Day? -What specific things should I look for when researching a company or industry? -How do I create a captivating resume to secure an interview? -What are the key components of an interview? -How do I prepare for an interview? -What can I do to ensure a great start on the new job? The main objective is to help students transition into the workplace but not just an everyday 8-5 job; an actual career. Each step ends with an exercise so be ready to stop, put the book down and complete the work. This is a development tool designed to take you through the full transition process from student to professional.