This "empowering and inspirational" (People) memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone--from a leading activist and fashion pioneer."With community and sisterhood at its center, Wildflower teaches...

Shaunie Henderson--wife, mother, entrepreneur, producer, and creator of the hit TV show Basketball Wives--opens up about finding love, offers advice for raising strong, smart, grounded Black children in today's world, and reveals how to define your...

Predominantly white casting in ballet has led many to wonder, "Where are all the black swans?" This book sheds light on female dancers of color, including thirteen primary accounts from African American, Latina, and Asian women in ballet. Topics covered...

Ollie and her best friend have a lot in common. From their brown skin, to their fine, curly hair, to their love of hide-and-seek, the two are inseparable. One day, Ollie takes a spill on the playground and her friend and the other kids see her belly -...

Something eternally beautiful happens when a father teaches his son how to step into manhood. For brothers Krypt, Khrome, and Kavalli, their opportunity to learn was cut short. The death of their father, Duke, left them with more duties than they...

A chilling middle grade horror debut featuring a Black, autistic protagonist who uncovers dark secrets plaguing her new school. Eva doesn't love being the new girl at school, but she doesn't hate it either. Thanks to her mom's job, her family is used to...

"An enjoyable read, filled with drama, conflict and friendship. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll ultimately rejoice in the bond of sisterhood." --Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author of The Seaside LibraryWhen life rewrites the story, only...

This retrospective volume celebrates five decades of Howardena Pindell's art, including works on paper, collage, photography, film, and video. Born in middle-class Philadelphia in the 1940s, Howardena Pindell came of age during the Civil Rights movement...

Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that...