KIMBERLY MONROE, PH.D.Author www.kimberlyfmonroe.com Photo Download | Bio Download Kimberly F. Monroe, Ph.D. is a writer, cultural curator, and associate professor of Africana Studies based in Washington, DC. A native of South Louisiana, her work examines Black radical traditions, historical memory, and global liberation movements. Her recent writing has appeared in A Gathering Together Literary…
SHATAVIA THOMAS, DMFT, LMFTAuthor www.drshayspeaks.org Photo Download | Bio Download “Dr. Shay,” an Atlanta native, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and provider of individual, couple, and family therapy, continuing education, and holistic wellness consulting (mindfulness meditation and beginner mat Pilates) through her private practice, Dr. Shay Speaks, LLC. In addition, she has…
by Madison Margolin and Shelby Hartman The definitive user’s guide to the world of psychedelic drugs from the editors of DoubleBlind, the leading psychedelics media platform. Searching for meaning, searching for healing, searching for creativity. Today the community of people who use–or want to use–psychedelics is greater than ever before. And to help newbies and…
Written by Vera Ahiyya Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia It’s Oscar’s first day of second grade, and he’s feeling worried. But with the help of his dad and a couple of deep breaths with a buddy, Oscar is ready! Oscar learns that second grade is full of so many cool new things, including a class pet! Vera…
By Karmetria Dunham Burton, PhD Despite being the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US, Black women face systemic barriers that threaten to derail their dreams, including lack of funding, racial and gender bias, and a lack of senior advocates in corporate spaces. Dr. Karmetria Dunham Burton, an executive with two decades of corporate experience,…
LYNN BROWNAuthor www.literarylynn.com Photo Download | Bio Download Lynn is a storyteller shaped by place, memory, and the belief that narratives can open doors. For nearly twenty years, she has worked at the intersection of journalism, travel media, and cultural history, unearthing the stories that reveal who we are and how we move through the…
by Akeem S. Roberts An eight-year-old boy solves mysteries with the ghost of his former class pet, a naked mole rat, in this funny supernatural graphic novel series for early readers. The pet snake from the class next door is missing! Carter and his ghost detective sidekick, Mr. Pebbles, are back, and there’s a new…
SHIVELY SMITH, PH.D.Author www.shivelysmith.com Photo Download | Bio Download With more than 25 years of distinguished experience in biblical studies and religion, Shively T. J. Smith stands at the forefront of her field as a respected scholar, accomplished author, and in-demand public educator. She is widely respected as a teacher and preacher across mainline and…
By Afya Ibomu Fly Tops & Funky Flavas, the second title in the Get Your Crochet On! series, provides style and attitude for crocheters desperately in search of hip, urban patterns. This original collection with patterns for men and women from custom crocheter Afya Ibomu includes sexy halter tops, bikinis, and tanks, as well as…
TRACI SAULSBERRYAuthor www.tracisaulsberry.com Photo Download | Bio Download Traci Saulsberry is a senior communications executive, leadership coach, and writer. At twenty-seven, she became one of the youngest Black executives at NBC, where she spent fourteen years shaping narratives at the highest levels of entertainment. She later built and led the communications team at Peacock, managing…
