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Ibtihaj Muhammad

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. As the only woman of color and the only religious minority on Team USA's saber fencing squad, Muhammad had to chart her own path to success and Olympic glory. Proud (Hachette) is a moving coming-of-age story from one of the nation's most influential athletes, illustrating how she rose above it all.

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Third Eye Books Grand Opening – Special Appearance by Author Tianna Bartoletta

Third Eye Books 2518 SE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Welcome to our new location! Join us for our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration Who is Tianna Bartoletta? Born Tianna Madison in Elyria, Ohio she’s the daughter of Robert and Jo Ann Madison (Martial Artist, and Dancer respectively). She’s the middle child her older sister Adrianne is a nurse, her younger sister Christina a world renowned oil-painter both of whom were track athletes. On the surface Tianna’s an American track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and short sprinting events. She’s got nine global championship medals. Three Olympic gold medals. Three World Championship Gold Medals. Three World Championship Bronze Medals. Truth is though, that’s what Tianna does…it’s not who she is. Not even close. Survive and Advance is her memoir. It’s…

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