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October 2023 Books By Black Authors I Can’t Wait to Read
With gripping memoirs from Sly Stone and Jada Pinkett Smith and new graphic nonfiction from Chuck D, October has lots of great reads.
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Kerry Washington Effortlessly Shines During Chicago Thicker Than Water Book Tour Stop
The actress and director continues to bravely stand in her truth.
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Cedric the Entertainer Shares Details Of His Crime Novel & Tackles Our Rapid Fire Questions
The comedian and actor is now the author of “Flipping Boxcars”, his first crime novel set during the Great Depression.
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7 Shocking Revelations From Kerry Washington’s New Memoir Thicker Than Water
The guarded Scandal star opened up about her life in her book which was released today.
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Writing For Kids Is Not As Easy As You Think! Here’s Why | Securing the Bag: Part 1
Author, founder and CEO of Literacise, Irene Smalls, reveals what it takes to write for children and remain relevant.
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Hip Hop At 50: What I Learned From Writing A Book About The World’s Most Powerful Genre Of Music
Leslie Jones shouted out 50 Rappers Who Changed The World, which chronicles hip hop’s most notable emcees.
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The Best Books for Black Parents
From moving memoirs to positive affirmations and practical advice, these books help make Black parents’ jobs (a little) easier.
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The Best Oprah’s Book Club Picks by Black Authors
As Oprah announces her 102nd Book Club pick, we look back on some of our favorite selections by Black authors over the years.
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Leslie Jones Details ‘Heartache’ Caused by Ghostbusters Backlash
In her new memoir, Leslie F*cking Jones, the actress/comedian discusses the emotional roller coaster she went through due to racist and misogynist trolls.
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Actors, Activists Join LeVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans
Gabrielle Union, Billy Porter and Nikki Giovanni are among the creatives who signed an open letter condemning conservatives’ growing calls for censorship.