Book description
A Hollywood history told from the perspective of those that fought for diversity, inclusion and acknowledgement.On 29 February 1940, African American actor Hattie McDaniel became the first person of colour, and the first Black woman, to win an Academy Award. The moment marked the beginning of Hollywood's reluctant move toward diversity and inclusion.Since then, minorities and women have struggled to attain Academy Awards recognition within a system designed to discriminate against them. For the first time, Hollywood Blackout reveals the untold story of their tumultuous journey from exclusion to inclusion; from segregation to celebration.Author Ben Arogundade interweaves the experiences of Black actors and filmmakers with those of Asians, Latinos, South Asians, indigenous peoples and women. Throughout the decades their progression to the Oscars podium has been galvanized by defiant boycotts, civil rights protests and social media activism such as #OscarsSoWhite.Whether you are a film fan, history lover or diversity advocate, Hollywood Blackout is the quintessential choice for all those who wish to know the real story of Hollywood, the Oscars and the talents who fought to make change.
Fire Queen
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations – it's like the app knows me! I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Chapstick
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Tall Sally
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Essex
ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment.
RealmRanger
ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. ListenBook’s playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Acid Gosling
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
Stud
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Potato Sub
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Pockets
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. 📱 An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts – it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! 📚💡 ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
NemesisX
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Impulse
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CloudFrenzy
CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Pop Bee
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Swing Setter
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Street Jolly
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. 📚🎧 ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
X-Dew
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Irish Dze
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Sleek Assassin
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
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Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. 📱📖 ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience