A historical investigation into the political and ideological foundations of the miseducation of the Negro in America, this timely and provocative volume explores the men and ideas that helped shape educational and societal apartheid from the Civil War...

Meditations of the Heart is a beautiful collection of meditations and prayers by one of our greatest spiritual leaders. Howard Thurman, the great spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our...

The second collection of poetry from the author of Lighthead, winner of the 2010 National Book Award Watch for the new collection of poetry from Terrance Hayes, American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin, coming in June of 2018 Terrance Hayes is a...

An empowering memoir of courage and hope in the face of injustice--and the basis for the ABC television show, For Life--Marked for Life is the true story of Isaac Wright Jr.'s battle to win his freedom after being wrongfully imprisoned for crimes he...

Reminiscent of the works of Margaret Atwood, Shirley Jackson, and Octavia Butler, a biting social commentary from the acclaimed author of Lakewood that speaks to our times--a piercing dystopian novel about the unbreakable bond between a young woman and...

Pitch Dark Anarchy investigates the danger of one single narrative with multilayered poems that challenge concepts of beauty and image, race and identity, as well as the construction of skin color. Through African American memory and moments in...

The fourth, ground-breaking mystery featuring African-American maid and amateur sleuth Blanche White by Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award winning author Barbara Neely Blanche White returns to Farleigh, North Carolina for the summer to help her best...

Welcome to Kenya, land of light and infinite variety. National Geographic will be your guide in Nairobi--and into the bush beyond. Kenya's busy capital bustles with crowds, traffic, and markets selling produce from the heartlands. Out in the bush, myriad...

From National Book Award finalist Susan Straight comes a haunting historical novel about a Louisiana slave girl's perilous journey to freedom.Daughter of an African mother and a white father she never knew, Moinette is a house maid on a plantation south...

Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to be elected into United States Congress, in the book Shirley Chisholm--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series. Dive into...

November is on the right track to success, and she looks forward to living the lifestyle she always dreamed she'd have as an advertising agent. After suffering through countless roommates and ending up in and out of her parents' home while in school, her...

- Documents the first major multimedia exhibition devoted to the role of music in Jean-Michel Basquiat's work- Accompanies an exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts from October 2022 - February 2023 and Cité de la musique - Philharmonie de Paris,...

Finding Oprah's Roots will not only endow readers with a new appreciation for the key contributions made by history's unsung but also equip them with the tools to connect to pivotal figures in their own past. A roadmap through the intricacies of public...

A monolithic collection of images captured by photographer Joey L. over the course of thirteen years with the support of his dedicated Ethiopian crew. "Joey L.'s Ethiopia book is a true love letter to my home country of Ethiopia, the land of milk and...

The key to creating and growing a more unified and holistic church is the multi-ethnic and Christ-centered community that offers a strong connection between theology and practical ministry models, and that nurtures believers who are wrestling with what...

Joey, Evan, and Cee hail from Charlotte's infamous west side. Best friends since childhood, they have experienced highs, lows, and everything in between together.Evan is one of the country's most sought-after wedding and event planners. Cee is an A-list...