The controversy surrounding Ta-Nehisi Coates’ acclaimed book “Between the World and Me” in the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board meeting in South Carolina is disheartening. Coates wrote this book as a heartfelt letter to his teenage son, delving into the experiences of being Black in America, making it a significant work on racial issues. The […]
Steph Curry’s upcoming picture book about self-acceptance called “I Am Extraordinary” is the sequel to his previous 2022 work “I Have A Superpower.” It tells the inspiring tale of a spirited young girl named Mila, who sports a charming afro hairstyle. As she embarks on her journey, Mila grapples with self-doubt about having to wear hearing […]
After becoming a mother, Alliah L. Agostini, a marketing professional with experience in renowned brands and start-ups, rediscovered her true calling—children’s literature. Inspired by her own children, she embarked on a mission to create stories that not only reflected their heritage but also provided representation in the books they read. In an interview with ESSENCE, […]
Until recently, Viola Fletcher was apprehensive about telling her story of surviving the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the most abhorrent instances of racial violence in U.S. history.
Food Power Politics: The Food Story of The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement by Dr. Bobby J. Smith II is an upcoming book that is the first within University of North Carolina Press’s Black Food Justice series. In Food Power Politics, Dr. Bobby J. Smith II uncovers a captivating narrative that delves into the depths of […]
At Princeton University Library, a groundbreaking Toni Morrison exhibition is on view until June 4th. Curated by Princeton professor Autumn Womack, “Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory” unearths the creative process of the late renowned author, and explores how Morrison’s expansive archive continues to inspire and influence in a timeless manner. In 1993, Toni Morrison became […]
If you want to support black culture, JARO is the perfect site for you! It offers various forms of black talent, ranging from film and art to books, magazines, and podcasts. Although there is much content to enjoy, this article will focus extensively on books by black authors. Here are just a few of JARO’s […]
This article contains Amazon affiliate links. Released during National Poetry Month, Minor Notes, Volume 1 is an anthology series shedding light on the neglected literary scene featuring overlooked Black poets from the 19th and 20th centuries. Professors Joshua Bennett and Jesse McCarthy were astonished by how many brilliant Black poets were understudied or completely ignored, […]
Universal Television has teamed up with Jenna Bush Hager’s production company, Thousand Voices, to develop a TV series based on Diane Marie Brown’s debut novel “Black Candle Women”. Hager, who has a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group, is collaborating with Carla Banks Waddles, the showrunner of “Bel-Air”, and Jenna Bans, the creator of “Good […]
Nine-year-old Tiana Akoh-Arrey was bullied about her hair texture, but she turned the negative experience into a celebration of self-love through writing about it in her new book “My Afro: Twin Best Friends.”