Literature

Groundbreaking Journalist And Cultural Critic Greg Tate Dies at 64

In addition to his broad literary work, he was also co-founder of the Black Rock Coalition which highlighted the role of African Americans in the foundation of rock & roll.
12/07/2021

Novelist Colson Whitehead Takes Second Pulitzer Prize for ‘The Nickel Boys’

The book is a follow-up to ‘The Underground Railroad’
05/05/2020

Black Author Learns Her Grandfather Was Schindler's List Nazi Villian

Jennifer Teege's memoir details her shocking discovery.
02/13/2015

New Toni Morrison Novel Scheduled for April Release

"God Help the Child" marks Morrison's 11th novel.
12/03/2014
J. California Cooper

Writer and Playwright J. California Cooper Dies at 82

The award-winning author published 17 plays.
09/23/2014
father and son reading book

Looking for Children's Books With Black Characters? There's an App for That

We Read Too spotlights more than 300 titles.
09/10/2014
A New Lit Wave

THE TENTH Sheds Light on Brilliant, Black Gay Community

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Gone With the Wind Prequel Aims to Give Life to Mammy

The controversial character receives a name and a backstory.
03/27/2014