To kick off Black History Month, Mel and Brooke read and discuss James Baldwin's short story Sonny's Blues. They talk about Baldwin's incredible ability to channel the power and comfort of music into words while conveying the struggle of Black Americans in the United States. Mel praises the oratory abilities of Snoop Dog's AI and nearly breaks up the Moms Art Too duo with her hot takes on jazz. 

This week we're highlighting Black authors, check out these recommendations from the Moms Art Too team, and don't forget to support local Black owned bookstores, like L.A.'s Reparations Club (linked below)!

Kindred by Octavia Butler

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

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