Queer writers have been at the forefront of reshaping literature for decades, transforming narratives and expanding the boundaries of storytelling. From early pioneers who broke
Toledo, Ohio, native Latoya G. Harrison has penned a striking exploration of memory and hope in her new book, Letters to My Angels & Ancestors.
EBANMAN and its CEO, Tom Logan, are working hard to bring much-needed awareness to the success of Black men in the LGBTQ community. EBANMAN just
Former NFL tight end Vernon Davis had a successful career, winning a Super Bowl and being considered one of the best at his position while
“Brown girl brown girl, what do you see? I see a vice president that looks like me.” In November 2020, Chicago-based writer Leslé Honoré was
As the CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey — the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in American history and the highest-selling African-American-founded spirit brand
In a vibrant tribute to Black literary talent, the ESSENCE Authors 2024 event marks the 30th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. This year’s
Nothing says summer like a good beach read. This season, we’re celebrating Black authors who have penned some of the most captivating books perfect for
As the fourth of 15 children, Sharon Jones-Scaife was already a pro at reading books and stories to her younger siblings. That led her to
Trisha R. Thomas is known as the bestselling author of the book Nappily Ever After, which was turned into a feature film on Netflix. She’s
Dealing with trying to figure out how he would fit in made Tony Weaver Jr. reach one of the lowest points in his life. As
Keith Strickland has always been about empowering the young generation to help them transition to a better life, and that’s what his new book, Youth
TIME’s 2021 Kid of the Year Orion Jean envisions himself as an ambassador for kindness, which is why his second children’s book is called Race
Tina Divina is a woman of many talents. A native of Detroit who now resides in sunny California, the creative wears many hats, including being
In Tedrick Thurmond’s latest book, Child Support: The R.E.D.D.Y Method, the educator and author presents a transformative approach to education. Through his innovative R.E.D.D.Y. (Relationship-building,
It’s almost time for the Kentucky Derby. Social elites will join horseracing fans for one of the most celebrated two minutes in sports as the
Award-winning ABC News journalist and New York Times best-selling author Linsey Davis wants to celebrate all the girls who are accomplishing something and are set
L.R. Jackson loves to leave her readers on the edge of their seats, and her book The Accidental Queen is bound to do just that.
Reginald Reed Jr. lost his mom, Selonia Reed, when he was six years old when she was murdered in Louisiana. When Reed became an adult,
Shanene Herbert urges women to draw strength from their past experiences and prepare for a better future. Herbert is a New York native deeply committed
