Activism can often take a toll on social justice seekers, and it is easy to get burned out and discouraged. Perhaps this is because activism and contemplation are sometimes seen as opposites. However, following the tradition of social justice movements...

Black Americans have arguably arrived at the height of their cultural prominence. In politics, entertainment, academics, and nearly every sphere of influence, "black issues" dominate the discussion. Yet many black Americans are suffering worse than ever...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK - A radiant collection of letters from the renowned author of Invisible Man that traces the life and mind of a giant of American literature, with insights into the riddle of identity, the writer's craft, and the story of a...

The Punitive Turn explores the historical, political, economic, and sociocultural roots of mass incarceration, as well as its collateral costs and consequences. Giving significant attention to the exacting toll that incarceration takes on inmates, their...

The world's greatest card game awaits you. Combining the strategic engagement of Bridge and the risk-taking swagger of Poker, Bid Whist has captivated luminaries like Justice Thurgood Marshall, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson-and inspired a passionate...

Take your home cooking to the next level! In their striking debut, sisters Cierra and Esa grew up in the South, sharing some of the fondest moments together cooking in the kitchen. Now, they're returning to their Southern roots to elevate the flavors...

This is not a typical kidnapping for ransom. Jeffrey's kidnappers are after something far more personal. As she struggles to rescue her son, she finds herself seeking new alliances. With the help of Colonel Walker, an old friend and mentor, she was able...

Fabulous photographs reveal the breathtaking beauty of South Africa from Table Mountain near Cape Town to the dry veldt in the north. Visit the country's major cities and its wildlife parks where elephants and lions run free and the upside down baobab...

An incisive and unflinching study from the national bestselling author of Say it Loud! that tackles a stigma of America's racial discourse: selling out. "Brisk and enjoyable, no small feat given the density of its ideas."--Los Angeles Times Randall...

Firmly rooted in the black church tradition, James H. Cone relates the formative features of his faith journey, from his childhood experience in Bearden, Arkansas, and his father's steadfast resistance to racism, through racial discrimination in graduate...

Cary Clack has captured the hearts and minds of Texans since the mid-1990s, gaining a national reputation as an incisive and sensitive journalist and developing a significant following as a columnist. Originally from San Antonio, he worked with the...

In collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, this stylish, illustrated set of twelve note cards celebrates the life and work of Mae Reeves, one of Philadelphia's first Black female business owners. Mae...