Jamilah Lemieux on the complicated beauty of being a ‘Black. Single. Mother.’

Red Lip Theology is part memoir, part theological dissertation that takes readers on a journey through the author's early life in church as the daughter of an unwed mother. The essay collection addresses the Black church, theology, and theological education, examining how these institutions have treated Black women. Benbow writes candidly about her late mother's legacy, mental health, sexual assault, and her discovery of progressive theology and freedom. The book serves as a love letter to Black women while opening new levels of understanding and ideological transformation for non-Black women and allies.

"Who Am I This Time? " follows Harry Nash, a timid clerk at Miller's Hardware who becomes fully immersed in any role he plays for the North Crawford Mask and Wig Club. Newcomer Helene Shaw falls in love with his stage persona during a production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Narrated by the director, the story explores identity, performance, and hidden depths in everyday people.

Through her signature candid, humorous, and biting takes, Jamilah Lemieux reveals the scars of her own parenting journey and search for self-acceptance in a world that doesn’t fully value Black single mothers. Interspersed with personal narrative, the book offers cultural and historical analysis alongside interviews with single mothers from all walks of life, celebrating their uncertainty, fierceness, and sensuality. Baby Mamas Day is a bold testament to the multifaceted Black single mother, inviting readers to recognize her true worth.

Written by Thornton Wilder, 'Our Town' is a classic American play that delves into the everyday lives of the residents of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire. The play is divided into three acts, each focusing on different aspects of life: daily routines, love and marriage, and death. The Stage Manager guides the audience through the narrative, highlighting the universal themes of human existence. The play is notable for its minimalist staging and its emphasis on the importance of appreciating the details and interactions of everyday life. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1938 and has become one of the most performed American plays of the 20th century.