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All Ways Black on what it means to be free. [View In Browser]( [Penguin Random House]( [All Ways Black: Black Excellence + Freedom] [Cree Myles] Cree Myles, Founding Editor of [All Ways Black]( I recently interviewed Danyel Smith, author of Shine Bright, for the All Ways Black live series “I Can’t Believe This Lit.” When I asked her what her favorite thing about being Black is, she said “Oh girl ... ” and tapped her nails on her counter, then responded “[Our] love of actual freedom ... that's what we all just love, and not selfishly ... we have this desire for collective freedom ... I love this feeling.” I agree. Happy reading. Further Reading [Books Inspired by The 1619 Project]( Inspired by The 1619 Project, we’ve compiled essential fiction and nonfiction books that focus on the continued work towards liberation and examine the flawed power structure that shapes America. [Read More]( ▶ New & Noteworthy [Mademoiselle Revolution]( [Reading for Our Lives]( [Dele Weds Destiny]( [The Scent of Burnt Flowers]( Join the Conversation [Instagram image of a Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley]( [Instagram image of The Rage of Innocence]( [Instagram]( [Join All Ways Black]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Preferences]( [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( Penguin Random House LLC 1745 Broadway, NY, NY 10019 ©2022 Penguin Random House LLC