literature
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April Fools? Collard Greens, Itchy Palms and Other Money Superstitions That Got Black Folks in a Chokehold
Are your chances at a jackpot better with playing the Powerball or cooking some collard greens?
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N-Word Rant Gets Both a Student and a Teacher in Trouble
A Geometry teacher was recorded saying the n-word by a 15-year-old student, leading to her three-day suspension.
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15 Maya Angelou Quotes That Should Inspire Us All
In honor of what would have been her 95th birthday, we look at some of our favorite words of wisdom from the legendary Maya Angelou.
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James Bond Novels Rewritten to Remove Racist Language
Seventy years after the first books were published, Ian Fleming Publications Ltd finally realized something just wasn’t right.
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Savvy Book Influencer Uses Instagram to Share Her Love of Black Literature
“I just want writers to get the flowers they deserve,” says Cree Myles, curator of the All Ways Black Instagram account.
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“M3GAN” Screenwriter Akela Cooper Discusses The Film’s Success And How Black Writers Shouldn’t Be Pigeonholed
Cooper opened up to The Wrap about how she hopes to open the door for others.
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Gov. Hochul’s Invites 9-Year-old Poet To Perform at Inaugural Ceremony
Never underestimate the power of young Black artist.
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Sinbad’s Family Gives Update on His Condition 2 Years After Life-Altering Strokes
‘Sinbad appreciates all the love and support you have shown him over the last two years,’ the family said in part.
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Octavia Butler’s Kindred Series Gets Premiere Date on FX
The series is set to hit FX this winter on Tuesday, Dec. 13.