Non-Fiction

"If reconciliation is the takeaway point for the civil rights story we usually tell, then the takeaway point for the more complex, more truthful civil rights story contained in Dear White Christians is reparations." -- from the preface to the second...

There has been explosive interest in the life of Pauli Murray, as reflected in a recent profile in The New Yorker, the publication of a definitive biography, and a new Yale University college in her name. Murray has been suddenly cited by leading...

Societies worldwide are increasingly interconnected through trade, migration, education, and digitization. This has resulted in a profound new complexity of cultural groups. Consequently, designers are confronted with the challenge of gaining a clear...

In Cultivating Genius, Dr. Gholdy E. Muhammad presents a four-layered equity framework--one that is grounded in history and restores excellence in literacy education. This framework, which she names, Historically Responsive Literacy, was derived from the...

A lush journey through Cuba, its paladars, and its flavorful cuisineFor Cubans, food is a complex story--a tapestry of love and loss woven so deeply into their culture that it goes well beyond that of history or sustenance. Gershman, who's love affair...

As a leader in teaching, training, and transforming boys in Detroit, Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to "be a man" in this life-changing memoir. His grandfather's lynching in the deep South, the murders of his two older...

. For Michael Todd Thomas Jr., an creative entrepreneur, navigating an industry full of barriers and gatekeepers has been the only way to capture his dreams. His unorthodox and often improvised approach to the creative hustle has granted him success and...

This book is the output of the International Symposium on Contemporary Aesthetics and Anthropology: Fashion Study in 2017. Theoretical issues such as aesthetic capitalism, cultural economy, aesthetic capital, and fashion are attracting the attention of...

In the aftermath of the George Floyd killing in 2020, as U.S. society takes a deep look at its racist underpinnings, corporations are among the institutions being called on to revamp their treatment of black people. Confessions from Your Token Black...

It's finally time to hope again with this Inspirational coloring book by Latoya Nicole - Colors of Hope: A Christian Coloring Book Celebrating Black and Brown Women and it's the perfect gift to yourself.We all need hope. The good news is that as a...

"The definitive book on Southern baking . . . a master class in making memorable baked goods." --Bon Appétit Named a Best Cookbook of Fall 2021 by Eater Named a Top 10 Most Anticipated Cookbook of Fall 2021 by Stained Page News There is nothing more...

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Carthage, then keep reading...Very few of the ancient empires and nations were able to challenge the Romans, who were famous for their military might. Even fewer were able to make them shiver just by...

"Get ready for your taste buds to explode."--Isa Chandra Moskowitz Can't imagine living without cheese? Convinced that dairy-free baked goods just don't cut it? Hate the taste of tofu and not a fan of boring salads? EXCUSES, BE GONE! Blogger-author...

2020 Chautauqua Prize Finalist 2020 NAACP Image Award Nominee - Outstanding Literary Work (Nonfiction) Best-of Lists: Best Nonfiction Books of 2019 (Kirkus Reviews) - 25 Can't-Miss Books of 2019 (The Undefeated) Explores the terror, grace, and beauty of...

Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., will forever be linked to the historical 2008 presidential campaign of then-Senator Barack Obama. Although unwillingly thrust into the spotlight, the media attention could never overshadow Wright's prophetic teachings, nor does...