Born in rural Michigan at the turn of the century, Merze Tate was the first African-American woman to attend Oxford. She also graduated with a doctorate from Harvard, became a leading scholar on diplomatic history, colonialism, and nuclear arms, taught ...

Before her Hollywood dreams were shattered, Pearle Monalise Brown was the tenacious aspiring actress from Compton's unforgiving, scarred streets. Never broken, Pearle switches gears to a fallback plan — resorting to using her beauty and acting skills to swindle money ...

The 2023 National Black Book Festival (NBBF) will be held Oct. 26-28 in Houston and will feature best-selling, award-winning author Kwame Alexander; actress and author Daphne Maxwell Reid, and best-selling, award-winning author Denene Millner. NBBF celebrates its 16th anniversary this ...

Some college students flip burgers during summer breaks; some have internships; and occasionally, one is plunged into an overwhelming flood of historical revelations with biblical implications.

“Five Years After is a veritable guidebook for surviving the apocalypse — and better yet, how to avoid it.” — Ward Larsen, bestselling author of Deep Fake

Anita Johnson, a renowned Financial Behaviorist and author, continues to make waves in the world of personal finance with her latest books and speaking engagements. With a focus on empowering women and addressing the unique financial challenges faced by Black ...

In a world obsessed with external validation, 'The Girlfriend's Therapist Handbook' by Nettie Jones offers a transformative roadmap to prioritize self-love and discover true inner happiness.

If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it’s Jay-Z, apparently.

In the vibrant expanse of Brooklyn, New York, the Brooklyn Public Library is the nucleus of knowledge and community engagement, ever-en- thralling residents, and visitors alike. Now, it burgeons with a new vibrancy and an undeniable resonance of hip-hop culture ...

Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight... And the second and third and you'll just keep wishing until you run out of desires. You'll never run out of stars, though, so you can spend all night wishing and ...

“I always felt stories like Joe Costanzo’s and The Primadonna Restaurant are so important to tell.” – Rocky Bleier, Former Pittsburgh Steeler

Jeff Mejias Jr. always wanted to write a children's book. After all, he has four kids and A LOT of material from which to choose.

The Adventures of Hillary the Little Ladybug children’s book series weaves a tapestry of experiences designed to intrigue, educate and inspire young readers. Hillary’s exciting escapades have included saving other ladybugs from a praying mantis, meeting Bigfoot, exploring a haunted ...

One step ahead, three steps behind. That's how your life feels sometimes. You make movement forward and something comes along to push you back to where you were two weeks ago. Progress is made, and just as quickly taken away. ...

The celebration is coming soon, you can feel it in the air. Your entire family will gather together for one special day. There'll be picnics and tasty foods, dancing, and storytelling. No, it's not Christmas or your birthday, not Easter ...