By Dick Gregory Dick Gregory has been an unsparing and incisive cultural force for more than fifty years: a friend of such luminaries as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers, Gregory is an unrelenting, lifelong activist against social injustice, whether he was marching in Selma during the Civil Rights movement or organizing student…
By jessica Care moore “We Want Our Bodies Back urges Black women to demand better from men.” -Essence “Master poet jessica Care moore gifts us this latest collection of sharp, smart, and defiant pieces.” -Ms. Magazine Books by Black women we can’t wait to read in 2020 -Refinery29 A dazzling full-length collection of verse from…
By Afya Ibomu Celebrities such as Erykah Badu, Dennis Rodman, Common, and Lauryn Hill are huge fans of Afya Ibomu’s colorful hats and caps. In Get Your Crochet On!: Hip Hats and Cool Caps, Afya presents 20 step-by-step patterns of her most popular designs for women, men, and children. Chock-full of designs that are simple…
By Philana Patterson, Randal Pinkett, and Jeffrey Robinson Discover how African-American professionals can combine their personal strengths with the wisdom of others to plant the seeds of a positive, lasting legacy in the workplace. Randal Pinkett was the first African-American winner on The Apprentice. When he won, he also became the only contestant to be…
By Jenny T. Wang, PhD “Dr. Jenny T. Wang has been an incredible resource for Asian mental health. I believe that her knowledge, presence, and activism for mental health in the Asian American/Immigrant community have been invaluable and groundbreaking. I am so very grateful that she exists.” —Steven Yeun, actor, The Walking Dead and Minari…
By Michelle Schoffro Cook A trusted natural-health expert reveals how you can use essential oils to address a range of hormone imbalances . . . so you can feel your very best. What do brain fog, moodiness, low energy, and skin problems have in common? They can all be signs of a hormone imbalance. Hormones,…
By Dr. David Warmflash From the moon’s formation, to its potential for future exploration, this richly illustrated volume presents 100 milestones in lunar history. With dazzling images on every spread, and illuminating text by astrobiologist Dr. David Warmflash, Moon: An Illustrated History chronologically presents 100 milestones in the Moon’s development and exploration. Starting 4.5 billion years ago…
By Bill Lester The amazing and dramatic story of Bill Lester, one of the most well-known NASCAR drivers in history—and a pioneer whose determination and spirit has paved the way for a new generation of racers. Winning in Reverse: Defying the Odds and Achieving Dreams tells the story of Bill Lester whose love for racing…
By MaryAnne Howland An eye-opening look at one mother’s determination to provide positive male role models for her son, and the power of great mentoring to change lives.When MaryAnne Howland’s son was turning thirteen she organized a “Black Mitzvah” rite of passage celebration for him. Max is one of the one-in-three children in America being…
By Teneshia Jackson-Warner Will you be the creator of a hot new startup? Developer of the next blockbuster app? Founder of a nonprofit that helps millions? Dreaming is where it all starts. It’s the first step toward reaching your full potential and living a life you really want. But there comes a time when you…
