Cultural Literature

Claudine Gay's resignation on January 2, 2024, as Harvard University's first Black president, after only six months on the job, sent shock waves across the world. However, it did not shock anyone closely following her situation. Gay stepped down less...

What does it mean to truly know yourself?For those caught between cultures, shaped by lineage, and searching for belonging, identity is never a simple answer.This book is a deeply personal exploration of race, heritage, and self-discovery-an intimate...

The Republic of South Africa is a land that I now know. From the mountains, desert, ocean, and grassy plains are images that I dreamed of instead of studying. A home of many cultures and ideas that match its beauty. In these pages, you will find some...

An expansive look at more than a century of Pan-Africanist art and the ways it embodies the movement's principles and global ambitions Since the term Pan-Africanism was coined around 1900, the movement's promise has been to foster liberation and...

WAS IT WORTH IT? is a powerful exploration of resilience, love, and purposeful parenting. This compelling blend of memoir and practical guide shares the remarkable journey of a single Black mother who defied the odds to raise daughters who now thrive...

Once upon a time, companies stayed out of social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) situations. Today, customers and employees expect to be seen, heard, and valued. They expect businesses and their leaders to be transparent about DEI...

"A valuable biography of an unsung scientist." - Kirkus Reviews The untold story of a pioneer among America's first Black meteorologists. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and The Things Our Fathers Saw. When Alonzo Smith Jr. walked into rooms where no...

"A valuable biography of an unsung scientist." - Kirkus Reviews The untold story of a pioneer among America's first Black meteorologists. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and The Things Our Fathers Saw. When Alonzo Smith Jr. walked into rooms where no...

Before our beloved aviators, like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh soared into our hearts, there was Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman was the first African American and Native American woman to receive her pilot's license. Queen of the Skies is an...

A brilliant look at colonialism and its effects in Antigua, by the author of Annie John.Lyrical, sardonic, and forthright, A Small Place magnifies our vision of one small place with Swiftian wit and precision. Jamaica Kincaid's expansive essay candidly...

Victor Ekworomadu's book, African Village Man Kills Lion With a Pencil, is about one man's journey from a small village in Nigeria, Africa, where he learned important lessons from his parents which shaped him into the man he is today. Victor's coming of...

The Jet Will Fly!How to Overcome the Weight of the WorldThe weight of the world is only as heavy as you think it is.Johnnie E. "Jet" Jones is a native of Americus, Georgia, and grew up during the turbulent civil rights era of the 1950s and '60s. Inspired...