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Black History Month, Culture

Books Black People Need To Buy Now Before They’re Banned

With Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, an increase in book bans is a serious threat.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 24, 2024
Entertainment, It's Lit

July 2023 Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read

A new novel from Colson Whitehead and a collection of bell hooks' interviews are on our list of "must-read" books this month.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

June 24, 2023
Education, News

Alabama Parents Outraged at Black History Month Event Cancellation [Updated]

Children’s author Derrick Barnes rejects any claims he backed out of the events.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 6, 2023
Entertainment, It's Lit

A Huge List of Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read This September [UPDATED}

Get ready for some great reads by old favorites and newcomers this September

By

Angela Johnson

Published

September 5, 2022
Entertainment, It's Lit

Books by Black Authors to Help Your Kids Get Ready to Go Back to School

These titles are perfect to help kids head back into the classroom

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 16, 2022
For the Love of Black Boys: Derrick Barnes and His Ode to the Fresh Cut

Derrick Barnes is the author of nine books for children, the most recent being Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. The book, which has been voted one of the best books of the year by NPR, is among the first wave of titles published by acclaimed writer Denene Millner’s new children’s book imprint, housed…

By

Hope Wabuke

Published

December 15, 2017