#1
Months on List: 1
In <em>Love & Whiskey,</em> bestselling author Fawn Weaver embarks on a personal journey to unravel and immortalize the untold story of Nearest Green, the African American distiller behind the iconic Jack Daniel's whiskey, seamlessly blending historical investigation with a tribute to enduring friendship and unseen contributions to America's cultural and whiskey heritage.
Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story Of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, And The Improbable Rise Of Uncle Nearest
by Fawn Weaver • Melcher Media Inc (June 18, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 2
<em>Power Moves</em> is a transformative guide that empowers individuals to find their authentic selves, relinquish societal expectations, and harness their inner power through faith and continuous growth, ultimately inspiring them to effect change in the world confidently.
Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence And Become A Force
by Sarah Jakes Roberts • Thomas Nelson (April 30, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 2
A book that serves as a call to action to reestablish the cornerstone of our culture, country, and freedoms: the family.
The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War On The American Family
by Ben Carson • Zondervan (May 14, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 2
In her deeply personal and touching memoir, <em>Bits and Pieces</em>, Whoopi Goldberg pays tribute to her late mother and brother, reflecting on their profound impact on her life and revealing the struggles they overcame to provide her with a rich and fulfilling upbringing in New York City.
Bits And Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, And Me
by Whoopi Goldberg • Blackstone Publishing (May 7, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 1
<em>Giants: Art from the Dean Collection</em> presents a vibrant homage to Black American, African, and African diasporic artists through Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys' world-class collection, blending together striking visuals, interviews with legendary artists, and a thoughtful exploration of the Deans' unique collecting philosophy.
Giants: Art From The Dean Collection Of Swizz Beatz And Alicia Keys
by Swizz Beatz And Alicia Keys • Phaidon Press (June 12, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 4
This book invites readers on a journey toward greater happiness, providing tools of emotional self-management and practical ways to cultivate the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith, regardless of circumstances.
Build The Life You Want: The Art And Science Of Getting Happier
by Arthur C. Brooks And Oprah Winfrey • Portfolio (September 12, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 2
A rundown on how small talk from small minds have taken over our world.
Get Honest Or Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks
by Charlamagne Tha God • Atria/black Privilege Publishing (May 21, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 2
This is a raw and intimate account of a famous female basketball player's unexpected detainment in Russia, her challenging journey home, and the powerful love and support that helped her navigate her biggest crisis.
Coming Home
by Brittney Griner With Michelle Burford • Knopf Publishing Group (May 7, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 4
In <em>There's Always This Year,</em> acclaimed author Hanif Abdurraqib deftly intertwines memoir, social critique, and a deep dive into basketball culture, examining the meaning of success, the tension between excellence and expectation, and the concept of role models, all through the lens of his Ohioan roots and affection for the game.
There’s Always This Year: On Basketball And Ascension
by Hanif Abdurraqib • Random House (March 26, 2024) • 4 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 1
A narrative history of Black wealth and the economic discrimination embedded in America's financial system.
Fifteen Cents On The Dollar: How Americans Made The Black-white Wealth Gap
by Louise Story And Ebony Reed • Harper (June 18, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 5
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story is an enlightening exploration of American history that places slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of the narrative, revealing the profound impact of it on contemporary American society through an intricate blend of historical essays, poems, and works of fiction contributed by renowned scholars, authors, and poets.
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
by Nikole Hannah-jones • One World (November 16, 2021) • 5 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 6
In the follow-up to his bestselling cookbook, Snoop Dogg teams up with rapper E-40 to bring new flavor to the kitchen, offering over 65 entertaining and accessible recipes inspired by their music, favorite meals, and culture, perfect for any occasion and fans of Snoop, E-40, and celebrity cookbooks.
Snoop Dogg Presents Goon With The Spoon
by Snoop Dogg And Earl Stevens • Chronicle Books (November 14, 2023) • 6 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 5
The book explores the substantial lives and contributions of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers, focusing on the impact of Medgar Evers's assassination on American history.
Medgar And Myrlie: Medgar Evers And The Love Story That Awakened America
by Joy-ann Reid • Mariner Books (February 6, 2024) • 5 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 1
In <em>We Refuse,</em> historian Kellie Carter Jackson offers a compelling examination of the varied tactics of Black resistance—beyond the binary of nonviolence and violence—unveiling the crucial role of force, joy, and peaceful non-participation in combating systemic racism and paving the way toward liberation.
We Refuse: A Forceful History Of Black Resistance
by Kellie Carter Jackson • Seal Press (June 4, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 5
In her groundbreaking work <em>Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,</em> Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson draws revealing comparisons between America, India, and Nazi Germany's caste systems, illuminating the unspoken hierarchical structure that deeply influences demographics and lives, offering insightful analysis and a hopeful path towards a united and caste-free America.
Caste: The Origins Of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson • Random House (August 4, 2020) • 5 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 6
Harriot humorously yet critically challenges the dominant white narrative of American history, providing a fresh perspective through the overlooked experiences of Black Americans across significant events.
Black Af History: The Un-whitewashed Story Of America
by Michael Harriot • Dey Street Books (September 19, 2023) • 6 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 1
<em>On Juneteenth</em> is a compelling fusion of American history, personal memoir, and social critique by historian Annette Gordon-Reed, who illuminates the profound role of African-Americans in shaping Texas and the nation, intimately exploring the journey to Juneteenth and its implications in the ongoing fight for equality.
On Juneteenth
by Annette Gordon-reed • Liveright Publishing Corporation (May 4, 2021) • 1 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 2
This book traces the journeys of three iconic jazz musicians - Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie - exploring their struggles with racial barriers, their impact on the civil rights movement, and their influence on music and Black American history in the early-to-mid 1900s.
The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, And Count Basie Transformed America
by Larry Tye • Mariner Books (May 7, 2024) • 2 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 1
<em>Unmasking AI</em> is a ground-breaking exploration by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, documenting her journey of revealing the racial and gender biases in AI services, ultimately founding the Algorithmic Justice League in a bid to prevent AI exploitation and advocate for the responsible use of AI technology for all of humanity.
Unmasking Ai: My Mission To Protect What Is Human In A World Of Machines
by Joy Buolamwini • Random House (October 31, 2023) • 1 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 6
In <em>Black Liturgies,</em> Cole Arthur Riley offers a spiritual balm amid troubled times, crafting prayers, poems, and practices that weave together Black emotion, memory, and body into an empowering human expression of faith, providing healing from violence and a new vision for those seeking their place in a world of both beauty and terror.
Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, And Meditations For Staying Human
by Cole Arthur Riley • Convergent Books (January 16, 2024) • 6 Months on List
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