The history of racism in America is also the history of ordinary Black Americans who accomplished extraordinary things in their pursuit of freedom. Faced with oppression throughout their journey, they built vibrant communities and lived purposeful lives...

Drawing off a wide assortment of literary and artistic influences, Ran Walker explores narrative prose poetry using a 100-word framework with poems that stretch the imagination, forcing the reader to consider whether prose poetry isreally all that...

Winner of a Michigan State History Award! Gold Medal Winner in the Independent Publisher Book Awards!Gold Medal Winner in the Midwest Independent Publisher Awards!Silver Medal Winner in the Foreword Indie Awards!Finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book...

Naledi Mashishi's Invisible Strings is an intoxicating blend of supernatural mystery, family secrets, and the corrupting power of popularity.Thato Pule's life is one with many secrets. The mystery of her aunt's disappearance years before she was born...

You're Brilliant, You're Smart... You're Simply AMAZING!Through charming, energetic rhyme, as well as vivid, extraordinary illustrations, I'm an AMAZING Little Black Boy takes African-American boys on a lyrical journey that empowers them to step into...

Embark on a cultural journey with Remy and her friends, as they discover the beauty and richness of different traditions and customs. 'Playdates with Remy' is like a passport to new experiences, where readers can learn about diversity and acceptance in a...

Best African American Poems: Past and Present gives the history of excellent poems written by poets whose works have stood the test of time. Current poems highlighted by powerful poets also add richness to this historical work; which will whet...

Are you Black and in love? Strengthen your bond and discover true intimacy with your partner before you "jump the broom." Before the Broom is an indispensable workbook-the resource you need to facilitate self-reflection and communication between...

In this wry fiction debut, Elaine Meryl Brown plunges lucky readers into a gripping narrative of small-town hijinks and big-time hearts.Rule Number One: Never marry an Outsider. If you do, the boll weevil will bite you back. Rule Number Two: If you can't...

A sociological approach to appreciating the heroism and legacy of the Gullah statesmanOn May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls (1839-1915) commandeered a Confederate warship, the Planter, from Charleston harbor and piloted the vessel to cheering seamen of the...