Posts Tagged ‘Black authors and writers’
‘We’re witnessing the end of the America that made our lives possible’: author Eddie Glaude on US’s 250th birthday
While the government is spending taxpayer money and glorifying the country’s birthday, many look to history and fear the path we’re on.
Read MoreWho preserves the homes of Black literary giants?
Nneka M Okona wonders about the homes of Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison, where art and history were made, after their deaths.
Read MoreNew Graphic Novel Spotlights Robert Smalls, Who Escaped Slavery on a Stolen Confederate Ship
The author, who has previously written for Marvel, was moved to create this graphic novel to retell Robert Smalls’ incredible story.
Read MoreThis Date in History: Henry Bibb, Author, and Emigration Advocate born
Henry Bibb spent time helping others escape slavery like he did while on a quest to find his wife and child.
Read MoreJames by Percival Everett Wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
‘James,’ which became a New York Timers bestseller and has been recommended by former President Barack Obama, has earned a Pulitzer Prize.
Read MoreExperience the Dr. Maya Angelou Immersive Experiences For Yourself
Visitors can now learn more about Dr. Maya Angelou’s life and work through new augmented reality immersive experiences on the official site.
Read MoreHow Bob The Drag Queen’s New Book, ‘Harriet Tubman: Live In Concert,’ Channels The Revolutionary Black History Icon
An unlikely creative idea by Bob The Drag Queen has resulted in a book about one of the most famous Black women in history.
Read MoreRevolutionary rhymes: Celebrating community and culture through poetry
Milwaukee Public Library Director Joan Johnson hnnounced the appointment of Shelly Conleyto as the library’s Poet Laureate from 2025 to 2026.M
Read MoreRaphael Rogers: Representing Black Girl Magic with Contemporary Picture Books
In this session, Education Professor Raphael Rogers will share details about his latest project, “Representing Black Girl Magic with Contemporary Picture Books.” The book focuses on the wave of recently published picture books by Black women writers who have pushed back against negative beliefs, countered negative stereotypes, and celebrated the joy and magic of Black…
Read MoreFrederick Douglass Day of Acknowledgment
Frederick Douglass Day illuminates the role of African Americans in the history of the Eastern Shore and lifting up their contributions, serving as an exciting celebration of the heritage and culture of the African American community.
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