toni morrison

Happy Birthday, Thandie Newton! Her Life In Film

The actress turns 51 years old.
11/06/2023

Honoring Resilience Through Art: Commemorating The International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade

These films, television series and songs grappled with America's greatest sin.
08/23/2023

Why Spotsylvania Va., Banned Two Toni Morrison Books From School Libraries

Conservative groups are targeting books about the Black experience for censorship, library officials say.
03/31/2023

Toni Morrison Honored With Stamp By U.S. Postal Service

“She helped generations of Black Americans reimagine what was possible,” the Obamas said in a statement.
03/08/2023
Illustration of a woman reading on top of books.

10 Most Inspiring Authors And The Books They’ve Written That Will Totally Change Your Life

From “The Bluest Eye” to “Their Eyes Were Watching God” these brilliantly beautiful books deserve a permanent spot on your bookshelf.
03/30/2022
Black Girls Rock! honors Toni Morrison.

National Uproar and Lawsuit Prompt Missouri School Board to Reverse Ban On Toni Morrison Book

Missouri School Board Reverses Ban On Toni Morrison Book After Uproar
03/01/2022

'Everything Black' Presented by Ford

A daily reminder of African-American contributions to our world.
02/01/2022

Va. School Board Member Who Runs “Wokeness Checker” Site Wants Toni Morrison and Books on Race Banned

The school board member has not read the books.
10/12/2021

This Day in Black History: March 2, 1867

Howard University is established in Washington, D.C.
03/02/2020

An Open Letter To Toni Morrison, The Queen Of A Black Writer’s Heart

This writer reflects on her life as a student of the icon.
08/08/2019

Op-Ed: Toni Morrison, A Black Woman, Is The Greatest American Writer

It’s on us to ensure her legacy lives on.
08/07/2019