Books

The excerpts from a new book on the turmoil in the Trump administration's last year shows the former president airing his resentment towards "the Blacks" and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner.

The programs are offered to students kindergarten through fifth grade and will begin on June 28th, helping shift kids back into the gear of learning.

Juneteenth

Are you among those who want to learn more about Juneteenth? Here are 10 books about the new national holiday also known as Black Liberation Day that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth isn't typically a part of the history lesson in school, so as we honor this joyous day of freedom, here's a look at 5 kids books about Juneteenth to get your little one acclimated...

Check out Black America Web's list of good reads by iconic soul sirens from the past and dominating divas on the radio today, including Mariah Carey, Nina Simone, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Grace Jones and more.

The Bleecker Street residence of legendary playwright Lorraine Hansberry has been officially nominated to the New York State Register of Historic Places.

A new book claims former President Barack Obama used no uncertain terms in private when referring to Donald Trump.

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A handful of Florida students may never get to read Jewell Parker Rhodes' powerful novel 'Ghost Boys' after two fifth grade classrooms had the book removed from the curriculum following a complaint by the Fraternal Order of Police in Broward County. 

Books

The former NFL quarterback is working on a new book arguing for the abolition of policing and prisons. He takes on the role as editor on "Abolition for the People: The Movement for a Future Without Policing & Prisons," which is set to be released in October. It will feature a series of over 30 essays, including one from Colin himself.

Sarah Jakes Roberts has been no stranger to the public’s eye.  As the daughter of Bishop T. D. Jakes, her entire family has lived under public scrutiny with such grace and class.  Cheryl Jackson shares how it has been refreshing to watch Sarah evolve into this power house speaker, preacher and teacher helping millions of […]