Black & African American Authors: U (13 Profiles)

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Collage of 206 Black authors featured on the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC)

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  1. 1. Uche Blackstock
    Dr. Uche Blackstock is a Harvard-educated physician and leader in addressing bias and racism in health care.
  2. 2. Uche Nduka
  3. 3. Uche Okonkwo
    Okonkwo’s debut book, A Kind of Madness, was published by Tin House in April 2024.
  4. 4. Una LaMarche
    Una LaMarche is a prolific author of young adult novels...
  5. 5. Ursula M. Burns
    Ursula M. Burns is a pioneering American businesswoman, the first...
  6. 6. Ursula Rucker
  7. 7. Ursula Sinclair
    Ursula Sinclair, the alter ego of USA Today Bestselling and...
  8. 8. Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt, born August 21, 1986, is recognized as the...
  9. 9. Useni Eugene Perkins
    Useni Eugene Perkins, Authors, Poet, Playwright, Social Worker, and Civil Rights Activist
  10. 10. Uwem Akpan
    Nigerian writer Uwem Akpan, author of award-winning collection 'Say You're...
  11. 11. Uzo Aduba
    Uzo Aduba, born in 1981, is an acclaimed actress in...
  12. 12. Uzodinma Iweala
    Uzodinma Iweala is a medical doctor and acclaimed author of...
  13. 13. Uzoma R. Ezekwudo
    Uzoma “Uzo” R. Ezekwudo is a graduate of Economics from...