Author Cait Corrain, a white woman, was dropped by her publisher and agent after “review bombing” books online written by writers of color. The post Publisher Dumps White Author For ‘Review Bombing’ Competing Books Written By People Of Color appeared…
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LL COOL J Presents: The Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-Hop Greatness
When I was eight years old, I started going back and forth between Queens and North Babylon, Long Island, every summer. Sometimes my mom, who worked two jobs, would have my next-door neighbors, the McCulloughs, babysit me. The McCulloughs lived…
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‘Love & Basketball’ Star Omar Epps Steps Back Into the Sci-Fi Realm With ‘NUBIA: THE RECKONING’
Omar Epps’ new book, NUBIA: THE RECKONING, continues the saga of Zuberi, Uzochi and Lencho, the first of a new generation of Nubians to awaken to extraordinary powers. The Love & Basketball star shares how he jumped from film to…
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10 Books On Black History That Should Be Taught In Schools Right Now
As more states try to eliminate African American studies courses, these books on Black history can and should be taught in schools right now. The post 10 Books On Black History That Should Be Taught In Schools Right Now appeared…
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Stacey Abrams Reignites Romance With ‘The Art of Desire’ Reprint—Her Steamy Spy Novel!
You may know Stacey Abrams as the woman who played an epic role in encouraging the unprecedented Blue wave vote for Georgia’s Democratic senate representative wins in 2020. But there’s another side to the political advocate that’s just as intriguing:…
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Kimberlé Crenshaw Honors The Stories Of Black Women In New Book
#SayHerName is a campaign created in December 2014 by the African-American Policy Forum and the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies to keep the focus on Black women’s extrajudicial murders by the police.
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Review: Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable Of The Sower’ Was Brought To Life In NYC As A Black Opera Experience
Octavia E. Butler’s epic speculative fiction novel, ‘Parable Of The Sower,’ was brought to life in NYC as a Black Opera. Here’s our review. The post Review: Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable Of The Sower’ Was Brought To Life In NYC…
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5 Books to Dive Into That Honor Self-Identity and Truth
Although Pride month has come to an end, there is no reason to not celebrate the beauty of identity. Self-identity is ours to decide and choose, and it guides how we interact in the world. As we continue navigating a…
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Required Reading: Colson Whitehead’s Next Harlem-Centered Novel and Other Great Books To Read This July
Dive into EBONY’s picks for great books to read by Black authors this July! This month, we delve into the rich history of historically Black colleges and universities with a new guidebook from esteemed Hampton University President Dr. William R….
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Poetry Slammed: Drake Reacts To ‘Randomly Angry Poets’ Reviewing His New Book ‘Titles Ruin Everything’
Drake clapped back at “random angry poets” reviewing his new book of poetry, “Titles Ruin Everything: A Stream of Consciousness”
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