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Johnette Howard

JOHNETTE HOWARD is the author of The Rivals: Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, Their Epic Duels and Extraordinary Friendship. Her writing has been included in nine anthologies, including Best American Sports Writing of the Century. Howard has worked as a national columnist and commentator for ESPN, and as a long-form writer for Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, and The National. Howard lives in New York.
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Books

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Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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