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The Root recently named AFROCENTRIC STYLE: A CELEBRATION OF BLACKNESS & IDENTITY IN POP CULTURE as a November 2024 release by a Black author they can't wait to read! You can read the full list here: https://www.theroot.com/november-2024-books-by-black-authors-we-cant-wait-to-re-1851677086

Shirley Neal was recently interviewed by EURweb about her upcoming book, AFROCENTRIC STYLE: A CELEBRATION OF BLACKNESS & IDENTITY IN POP CULTURE calling it "an important work in both literary and cultural discussions." You can read the full interview: https://eurweb.com/2024/shirley-neals-afrocentric-style-explores-black-identity/

Author Shirley Neal was recently covered by Black Enterprise Magazine. Calling AFROCENTRIC STYLE: A CELEBRATION OF BLACKNESS & IDENTITY IN POP CULTURE "not just a stunning anthology, but also an educational tool." 

You can read the full interview:

https://www.blackenterprise.com/new-book-afrocentric-style/

Shirley Neal was recently interviewed by author/journalist Sandra Ebejer discussing her new book "AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture." See full interview:

 https://creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-025-shirley-neal-on-celebrating

Interviewed by host Harriette Cole, Shirley and Harriette share their experiences with Prince, and discuss Shirley's recently released book, AFROCENTRIC STYLE, and some of the historic pop culture moments it covers, maintaining integrity in discussions of Black culture, and how to take pride in your culture.

See full interview:

https://www.harriettecole.com/broadcasts/shirleyneal

Black Americans have always been at the forefront of pop culture, from music to fashion to art to comedy. We talk to author Shirley Neal about her book “AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture” and dive into some of the most influential milestones pop culture owes to Black artists and celebrities. 

Hear the interview here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4mediezwn5v7vh0wkp7pl/001-FDA-appeal-on-flavored-vape-ban-future-of-public-health-how-did-you-learn-how-to-swim-and-more.mp3?rlkey=tzqgyzg0j8edtt7o5khf3k0vx&dl=0

AfricanAncestry.com president and co-founder Dr. Gina Paige hosts a conversation with author SHIRLEY NEAL to discuss her new book "AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture." Replay available on YouTube at: 

https://youtu.be/WGaklspcChE

Women of Color Roar founder Angela De Joseph interviewed author Shirley Neal on December 14, 2024, for radio station KNSJ FM 89.1 in San Diego, California. 

Check out the full interview on the Women of Color Roar YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTSejIC5iqE