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From the poetry of historical figures & memoirs of accomplished African American politicians, comedians, & creators to authors of science & fantasy, let us introduce you to 40 must-read books by Black authors! Tap to see our list. #blackauthors #bestblackauthors #booksbyblackauthors #bestbookstoread

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Starring thirty-seven poets, with contributions from acclaimed authors, including Kwame Alexander, Ibi Zoboi, and Nikki Giovanni, this breathtaking Black YA poetry anthology edited by National Book Award finalist Amber McBride, Taylor Byas, and Erica Martin celebrates Black poetry, folklore, and culture. Come, claim your wings. Lift your life above the earth, return to the land of your father’s birth. What exactly is it to be Black in America? Well, for some, it’s learning how to morph the…

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Prioritize your wellbeing with these powerful books to read by black authors and women authors who write specifically for Black women. From mental health to spiritual growth to overall well-being, these voices offer authentic perspectives and practical strategies for nurturing yourself.

In Finding God in All the Black Places, Beretta E. Smith-Shomade contends that Black spirituality and Black church religiosity are the critical crux of Black popular culture. She argues that cultural, community, and social support live within the Black church and that spirit, art, and progress are deeply entwined and seal this connection. Including the work of artists such as Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Prince, Spike Lee, and Oprah Winfrey, the book examines contemporary Black…

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM: Oprah Daily, Business Insider, Marie Claire, The Seattle Times, Lit Hub, Bustle, and New York Magazine's Vulture Introduction by New York Times bestselling author Henry Louis Gates Jr. Spanning more than 35 years of work, the first comprehensive collection of essays, criticism, and articles by the legendary author of the Harlem Renaissance, Zora Neale Hurston, showcasing the evolution of her distinctive style as an archivist and author."One of the greatest…

Inspirational books by Black female writers that you should be reading in 2020. Must-read books by African-american writers that every woman should read at least once. Great novels that are motivational for all literature novel lovers. Classic black female authors to contemporary black female authors these books are loved by all bookworms! -Historical fiction to Memoirs inspirational novels by black female authors

PRICES MAY VARY. Stories of a People Throughout history, African Americans passed along folk tales to ease burdens and make sense of experiences. Tracing back to West Africa, this storytelling tradition provided laughter, instruction and resilience. Animal stories often were proverbs for adults and teaching points for children. Two pioneering Black schoolteachers told of their careers in education. An eyewitness described the Charleston Race Riot in 1919. Others gave testimonies of Denmark…

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Celebrate notable African Americans who have changed the culture and politics of the United States. Learn from inspirational black authors, including Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, and Toni Morrison through their memoirs, essays, and biographies. #blackhistorymonth #reading #books

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Amid the social turmoil of the 1960s and '70s, Flores Forbes was drawn to the Black Panther Party's mission of organizing resistance to police brutality. Eagerly joining the revolution, he soon found himself immersed in a culture of Mao-inspired rigor - and by the time he was twenty-five years old, he had earned a place in the Party's elite inner circle as a assistant chief of staff. Although ultimately his fierce dedication resulted in a deadly mistake that cost him his freedom, he finally…

This book is an internal critique and analysis of the various ways in which Black Americans, historically and contemporarily, have pursued certain behaviors, ideologies and cultural practices that have been self-destructive and counterproductive to the improvement and well-being of the Black American community. As Black Americans still contend with external forces that present obstacles toward their advancement as a people, Black people within the United States make their situation worse due…

Seeing in the Dark is a collection of work by an intimate colloquy of Black women depth psychologists who apply the principles of the discipline in a variety of professional and community contexts. The book contributes to a body of depth psychological literature of interest to professionals and students in the field, as well as accessible to a general readership seeking an understanding and appreciation of the archetypal symbols alive in the personal and collective cultural unconscious. The…

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