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
Grammy Award-nominated gospel artist and pastor Travis Greene’s motto is: “Learn to ask what God wants for you, not just what you want.” In his
lyssa Cole is a pro when it comes to writing thrillers, and her new novel, One of Us Knows is about the caretaker of a
We’re not always taught to have those tough conversations with our loved ones, but it would be a surprise to see the things and lessons
Dean Tolson was one of the top prep basketball players in Missouri. He went on to play for the University of Arkansas. Tolson eventually got
Anna Nyakana had an overwhelming need to empower youth and focus on literacy in order to give kids a foundation of knowledge of self versus
Domonique Simone would be on the Mount Rushmore of black porn starlets if such a thing existed. Born Deirdre Morrow in Valdosta, Georgia, Simone had
Bonnie-Jill Laflin has quite the resume, being the first female NBA scout and the first woman to dance professionally for three teams in two sports.
At 18 years old, Sidney Keys III is preaching literacy to young Black boys in America. That led him to create his book club Books
In a world where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of debates, Crystal Foote uses real-world examples to convey to readers the impact
What began with Michael Carson teaching his son Matthew about Black history became a five-book series. Their passion for learning about historical figures grew into
Though Khalilah Yasmin has been a successful model with runway, billboard, print, and television appearances under her belt, the Las Vegas-based renaissance woman found her
Simply put, author Donna Hemans wanted to know the history of her grandparents. That research led her to create the novel The House of Plain
Hattie McDaniel was a force in the entertainment industry and paved the way for many actresses today. In The Queen of Sugar Hill, author ReShonda
Rae Giana Rashad is the author of The Blueprint, a novel about a young Black woman who faces a world of injustice and bondage, specifically
Imagine experiencing your favorite podcast while on vacation. All of the knowledge, humor, and perspective – but without using your device’s data or battery. For
From history and fiction to romance and sports, Black authors released a plethora of amazing books in 2023 that kept readers on their toes and
Ashley Joi Boyd, an accomplished author and songwriter, is gaining acclaim for her debut book, Financially Fly: Mastering Money and Wealth for Women. With a
Chicago businesswoman Allison Caldwell is a jack-of-all-trades. Caldwell has already opened a string of successful daycare and early childhood development centers and recently acquired two
