Family & Relationships

Beyond childcare theories and early childhood gurus, here is how children have actually been raised in America over the last four centuries. From wet nurses and Southern mammys, settlement houses and orphan trains, to rigid British nannies, foster care,...

Fanny Howe's Manimal Woe maps the intersection between history and family as few books have. Through poetry, prose, and primary sources, Howe invites us on a journey with the spirit of her father, Civil Rights lawyer and professor Mark DeWolfe Howe, who...

In Mama Used to Say, Hannibal Johnson flawlessly captures the collective wisdom passed from generation to generation with a beguiling blend of wit, wisdom, and insight. Following each of the heartwarming nostalgic narratives are the most quotable of...

Part tell-all, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from former singer and songwriter nicknamed 'Meko' goes beyond the allure of superstar status to reveal the inner workings of the hip-hop and R&B music industry. Meko's journey is...

She met him in a supermarket parking lot of all places... Sarai Jenkins. You can call her a "Born-Again Virgin". She has kept her heart (and body) tightly locked down and guarded, maintaining her celibacy - for ten years. But what she really wants is to...

She met him in a supermarket parking lot of all places... Sarai Jenkins. You can call her a "Born-Again Virgin". She has kept her heart (and body) tightly locked down and guarded, maintaining her celibacy - for ten years. But what she really wants is to...

Laugh-out-loud, no-nonsense relationship advice from Loni Love--comedian and co-host of The Real on Fox and BET--reminding women that putting yourself first is the path toward lasting love. A regular panelist on E 's top-rated Chelsea Lately

A provocative, intellectual memoir (USA Today)-from a remarkable new literary voice. Growing up, Thomas Chatterton Williams knew he loved three things in life: his parents, literature, and the intoxicating hip-hop culture that surrounded him. For...

Can he let go of the southern bigotry and cruelty he encountered and witnessed to embrace forgiveness and love her? How can she be with him, retain her whiteness and encompass his rejected world of blackness, totally non-existent to her? This book could...

After Shanae finally got over all the lies that Stephen (also known as Keyshawn Johnson) told, she just knew things had taken a turn for the better when she met P. Shane had another baby with P, did a complete 360, and moved on with her life. Or did...

A USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestseller! Learn how to live a life of character and integrity--by following the simple advice of a third grade dropout. Be inspired by the book behind Dr. Rick Rigsby's viral graduation speech.After his wife died,...

Leaving No One Behind: How Education Moved an African American Family from the Fields of Poverty to Living the American Dream will share the following: Good interpersonal family communication being the most important aspect when trying to reach...

THE PERFECT KISS "Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth: for thy love is better than wine." -Song Of Solomon 1:2 A perfect dream wedding-who would not pray for one? Shenir Sanchez was a diamond in the rough. Her blend of African American and...

This second book of "The Children of Bradford" series follows the tale of young love, a continuation of the story of Kadeem Betancourt and Chenelle Henderson, a pair of High School sweethearts who have decided to attend Howard University, one of the most...

After a successful military and federal service career spanning over 35 years, retirement was inevitable. The thrill of enjoying a well-earned retirement was anticipated but what wasn't expected was losing both his parents, nationally broadcasted cases...