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Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles
Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles MULTIPLE Daaimah S. Poole, Miasha, Joy Deja King, and T. Styles are renowned authors, each known for their unique storytelling style and contrib...
Dante Lee
Dante Lee 0000000081738541 Dante Lee, an award-winning business coach and best-selling author, is the CEO of Dante Lee International, a marketing and PR firm that specializes in reaching African Amer...
Issa Rae
Issa Rae 0000000493620849 Issa Rae, born in 1985, is a talented humorist and YouTube sensation with more than 25 million views. Recognized on Forbes' “30 Under 30” list twice, she has created success...
D. Amari Jackson
D. Amari Jackson 0000000530897506 D. Amari Jackson is an accomplished creator, award-winning journalist, and author known for his middle grade novel, Jelani's Key. His portfolio includes TV/web/film ...
T. Styles
T. Styles NONE Driven by her faith and inspired by trailblazers like Sister Souljah, this multi-talented author has a diverse background in massage therapy, modeling, and public speaking. Passionate ...
T. Styles, J.M. Benjamin, Boston George, Danielle Santiago, and Caroline Mcgill
T. Styles, J.M. Benjamin, Boston George, Danielle Santiago, and Caroline Mcgill MULTIPLE
Elisa Camahort Page, Carolyn Gerin, and Jamia Wilson
Elisa Camahort Page, Carolyn Gerin, and Jamia Wilson MULTIPLE Elisa Camahort Page, Carolyn Gerin, and Jamia Wilson are renowned authors with diverse backgrounds in tech, writing, and activism. Their ...
Elisa Camahort Page
Elisa Camahort Page NONE Elisa Camahort Page, a trailblazer in social media marketing, co-founded the leading women's media company, BlogHer. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes and Fast Company for her in...
Cara Page and Erica Woodland
Cara Page and Erica Woodland MULTIPLE Cara Page and Erica Woodland are renowned authors, known for their significant contributions to literature. Both are deeply invested in social issues, often refl...
Cara Page
Cara Page NONE Cara Page is a Black Queer Feminist and abolitionist with 30 years of experience in liberation movements. She leads Changing Frequencies, an initiative to heal generational trauma, co-...
Harold Green III
Harold Green III NONE Internationally-admired artist, Harold Green III, is the author of Black Rosesv and Black Oak. Known for his poetry, Green won the Carl Sandburg Literary Award for his debut col...
Keith Kareem Williams
Keith Kareem Williams NONE Keith Kareem Williams, a Brooklyn-based author, has penned over 21 books and 5 screenplays. He balances a full-time writing career with single fatherhood. Williams writes '...
Sampson Davis with Lisa Frazier Page
Sampson Davis with Lisa Frazier Page MULTIPLE Sampson Davis and Lisa Frazier Page
Clarence Page
Clarence Page 0000000034760818 Clarence Page is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Chicago Tribune and frequents TV as a political pundit. He's known for his best-selling essay collection, Cu...
Robin Page
Robin Page 0000000078589629 Robin Page, a Cincinnati native, is a UCLA and UC Irvine educated author residing in Los Angeles. Her debut novel, Small Silent Things, reflects her experiences as a displ...
Lisa Frazier Page
Lisa Frazier Page NONE Lisa Frazier Page is an editor and award-winning reporter at The Washington Post and the co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promis...
Carlotta Walls LaNier with Lisa Frazier Page
Carlotta Walls LaNier with Lisa Frazier Page MULTIPLE Carlotta Walls LaNier and Lisa Frazier Page
Gary A. Johnson
Gary A. Johnson NONE Gary A. Johnson, founder of a management training and consulting company, is renowned for running popular web platforms like Black Men In America.com. With significant experience...
Gregory Garay
Gregory Garay NONE "Versatile author with expertise in web and graphic design, illustration, and a passion for creativity.” Web + Graphic Design + Illustration + Enthusiam
Shane W. Evans
Shane W. Evans 0000000038504360 Shane Evans is a renowned illustrator, artist and designer whose work has been recognized by The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and The Orbis Pictus Award. His illustrat...
Abiola Abrams
Abiola Abrams NONE Abiola Abrams is a renowned speaker, life coach, author, columnist, and media personality known for her heart-centered lifestyle advice. She is the creator of the “Passionista Play...
zaji
zaji NONE Zaji is an accomplished author and freelance writer with a B.A. in English and M.S. in Journalism from Iona College. She's written a novel, poetry book, short stories, and is working on her...
Melissa Brown Levine
Melissa Brown Levine NONE Melissa Brown Levine is a versatile writer and meticulous editor, proofreader, and manuscript evaluator. With a keen eye for detail, she specializes in refining literary wor...
Lisa Sheppard Stewart
Lisa Sheppard Stewart NONE Lisa Sheppard Stewart is a New Jersey-based, award-winning writer and designer, known for her culturally-inspired books. She promotes creative expression through relevant t...
Franchesca Ramsey
Franchesca Ramsey NONE Franchesca Ramsey, also known as Chescaleigh, is a distinguished social justice advocate, comedian, actress, and writer. Renowned for her web series Decoded on MTV, she's also ...
J.L. Woodson
J.L. Woodson NONE J.L. Woodson is an award-winning author and graphic designer from Chicago. He started his literary career at 16 and later shifted to graphic design, creating book covers and marketi...
Roderick D. Talley
Roderick D. Talley NONE Roderick D. Talley created this company as a hub for positive-oriented books and artwork, while fostering a welcoming environment for all people. A firm believer in “practici...
Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Flash 0000000368452815 Every DJ set you have ever heard—every seamless beat transition, every manually looped breakbeat, every scratch—runs on an operating system that one person built i...
Neoma Nwasike
Neoma Nwasike NONE Neoma Nwasike, born in Manhattan and raised in a Nigerian household in Long Island, is a hardworking undergraduate student at Medgar Evers College. Despite her father's death, she ...
Karoline Bethea-Jones
Karoline Bethea-Jones NONE Karoline Bethea-Jones, a passionate writer for over 25 years, expresses human emotions through her characters. She started with poetry and fiction, published her first nove...
Edwina Louise Dorch
Edwina Louise Dorch NONE Edwina Louise Dorch is a Ph.D. psychologist and minimalist artist based in Florida, specializing in painting female figures and seascapes. She uses art as a therapy tool to m...
J.J. Smith
J.J. Smith NONE JJ Smith is a certified nutritionist and weight-management specialist, renowned author, and inspirational speaker. Featured on multiple television shows and in high-profile publicatio...
Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Lisa Frazier Page
Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Lisa Frazier Page MULTIPLE
Lois Center-Shabazz
Lois Center-Shabazz NONE Lois Center-Shabazz, a former dentist turned investment educator, uses her personal finance expertise to guide others, especially women, to better financial decisions. Throug...
Percival Everett and James Kincaid
Percival Everett and James Kincaid MULTIPLE Percival Everett and James Kincaid are prominent authors known for their unique narrative styles and significant contributions to contemporary literature. ...
Damon Meadows and Jason Poole
Damon Meadows and Jason Poole MULTIPLE Damon Meadows and Jason Poole are prolific authors known for their captivating storytelling and unique writing styles. Damon Meadows and Jason Poole
Nick Chiles and Jeff Jones
Nick Chiles and Jeff Jones MULTIPLE Nick Chiles and Jeff Jones are renowned authors known for their insightful writing styles. Their work spans diverse genres, reflecting a rich blend of creativity a...
Donna Hill, Zuri Day, and Cheris Hodges
Donna Hill, Zuri Day, and Cheris Hodges MULTIPLE Rochelle Alers, Cheris Hodges, and Zuri Day are renowned authors, each contributing significantly to the literary world with their captivating writi...
Emmanuel Iduma and Shaun Randol
Emmanuel Iduma and Shaun Randol MULTIPLE Emmanuel Iduma and Shaun Randol are renowned authors known for their impactful and thought-provoking works. Their distinct storytelling styles have significan...
Mark Anthony, KaShamba Williams, and MadameK
Mark Anthony, KaShamba Williams, and MadameK MULTIPLE Mark Anthony, KaShamba Williams, and MadameK are renowned authors, each bringing their unique storytelling styles and captivating narratives to...
Gary Phillips, Mel Odom, Andrew Salmon, and Derrick Ferguson
Gary Phillips, Mel Odom, Andrew Salmon, and Derrick Ferguson MULTIPLE "Gary Phillips, Mel Odom, Andrew Salmon, and Derrick Ferguson are renowned authors known for their significant contributions to l...
Carl Weber, Ty Marshall, and Marlon P.S. White
Carl Weber, Ty Marshall, and Marlon P.S. White MULTIPLE Carl Weber, Ty Marshall, and Marlon P.S. White are renowned authors, each bringing distinct storytelling styles and enriching the literary worl...
Randall Horton, M L Hunter, and Becky Thompson
Randall Horton, M L Hunter, and Becky Thompson MULTIPLE "Randall Horton, M L Hunter, and Becky Thompson are acclaimed authors known for their impactful works. Their diverse styles contribute to the r...
Elizabeth Lashaun, KR Bankston, and Keith Kareem Williams
Elizabeth Lashaun, KR Bankston, and Keith Kareem Williams MULTIPLE Elizabeth Lashaun, KR Bankston, and Keith Kareem Williams are renowned authors, each with distinctive writing styles and significant...
Eartha Kitt and Tonya Bolden
Eartha Kitt and Tonya Bolden MULTIPLE Eartha Kitt and Tonya Bolden are renowned authors known for their unique writing styles. Kitt, a singer and actress, gained fame for her autobiography, while Bol...
Marlon McCaulsky, K. Roland Williams, and Ben Blaze
Marlon McCaulsky, K. Roland Williams, and Ben Blaze MULTIPLE Marlon McCaulsky, K. Roland Williams, and Ben Blaze are renowned authors known for their compelling works. Their unique writing styles hav...
Jaye Whaley, Shah Butler, and Melica Niccole
Jaye Whaley, Shah Butler, and Melica Niccole MULTIPLE Jaye Whaley, Shah Butler, and Melica Niccole are accomplished authors known for their distinct writing styles and captivating narratives. Their ...
Kwasi Ramsey
Kwasi Ramsey NONE Baltimore-born author Kwasi Ramsey, winner of the CLA Margaret Walker and Red Sparrow Poetry Awards, is inspired by poets like Amiri Baraka and musicians such as Tupac Shakur. Kwasi...
Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Gray Smith
Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Gray Smith MULTIPLE Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Gray Smith are distinguished authors known for their compelling storytelling and insightful writing. Their individual sty...
Sly Stone and Ben Greenman
Sly Stone and Ben Greenman MULTIPLE Sly Stone and Ben Greenman are renowned authors, known for their impactful writing styles. Stone's expertise lies in music critique, while Greenman excels in ficti...
Van G. Garrett and Ran Walker
Van G. Garrett and Ran Walker MULTIPLE Van G. Garrett and Ran Walker are accomplished authors known for their compelling works in literature. They have received several accolades for their influentia...
Howard Gardner and Alford Dalrymple Gardner
Howard Gardner and Alford Dalrymple Gardner MULTIPLE Howard Gardner and Alford Dalrymple Gardner are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in literature. Their work spans across ...
Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein
Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein MULTIPLE Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein are renowned authors, known for their compelling storytelling and distinct literary styles, enveloping readers into dive...
Jess Marie
Jess Marie NONE Jessica Marie Smith, known as Poet Jess Marie, is an inspirational writer from Detroit, MI, best known for her book “Anthology for Hope in the Hood.” A graduate of Michigan State Univ...
Nikolas Draper-Ivey
Nikolas Draper-Ivey NONE Nikolas Draper-Ivey is an acclaimed comic artist and illustrator known for his unique blend of Japanese and Western comic styles. He has gained substantial recognition and po...
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray
Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray MULTIPLE "Rochelle Alers, Donna Hill, Brenda Jackson, and Francis Ray are renowned authors known for their significant contributions in the...
Jaylene Clark Owens
Jaylene Clark Owens NONE Jaylene Clark Owens (she/her) is a vibrant and imaginative soul hailing from Harlem, New York, and is currently residing in the Greater Philadelphia region. She is an AUDELC...
K’wan, J.M. Benjamin, Terry L. Wroten, Randy Thompson, and J-Rod Nider
K’wan, J.M. Benjamin, Terry L. Wroten, Randy Thompson, and J-Rod Nider MULTIPLE K'wan, J.M. Benjamin, Terry L. Wroten, Randy Thompson, and J-Rod Nider are accomplished authors, each bringing unique s...
Suheir Hammad
Suheir Hammad 0000000084052510 Suheir Hammad, born October 25, 1973, is a Palestinian-American poet, author, performer, and activist renowned for her work in the spoken-word scene. She's had success ...
Beverly Jenkins, Geri Guillaume, Francis Ray, and Monica Jackson
Beverly Jenkins, Geri Guillaume, Francis Ray, and Monica Jackson MULTIPLE Beverly Jenkins, Geri Guillaume, Monica Jackson, and Francis Ray are renowned authors, each with their unique, captivating wr...
Victor McGlothin, Tracy Price-Thompson, and Carmen Green
Victor McGlothin, Tracy Price-Thompson, and Carmen Green MULTIPLE Victor McGlothin, Tracy Price-Thompson, and Carmen Green are renowned authors known for their compelling storytelling and unique narr...
Victor McGlothin, Earl Sewell, and Phillip Thomas Duck
Victor McGlothin, Earl Sewell, and Phillip Thomas Duck MULTIPLE Victor McGlothin, Earl Sewell, and Phillip Thomas Duck are renowned authors, each bringing unique storytelling styles that captivate au...
Dwayne S. Joseph, Roy Glenn, and Jihad Shaheed Uhuru
Dwayne S. Joseph, Roy Glenn, and Jihad Shaheed Uhuru MULTIPLE "Dwayne S. Joseph, Roy+Glenn, and Jihad are renowned authors known for their impactful storytelling and unique writing styles, captivatin...
Pamela M. Tuck and Joel Tuck
Pamela M. Tuck and Joel Tuck MULTIPLE Pamela and Joel Tuck are a writing duo specializing in children's literature. Pamela, a Greenville native, began her career with poetry, expanding into short sto...
Balogun Ojetade
Balogun Ojetade NONE Balogun Ojetade, the Technical Director of Afrikan Martial Arts Institute, is a best-selling author renowned for his work in Afroretroism. He has written 18 novels and gamebooks,...
Kianna Alexander, Alyssa Cole, Lena Hart, and Piper Huguley
Kianna Alexander, Alyssa Cole, Lena Hart, and Piper Huguley MULTIPLE Kianna Alexander, Alyssa Cole, Lena Hart, and Piper Huguley are renowned authors known for their compelling narratives and dynamic...
S.L. Jennings, Naleighna Kai, J.D. Mason, Shakir Rashaan, London St. Charles, Sierra Kay, Karen D. Bradley, Anita L. Roseboro, and MarZé Scott
S.L. Jennings, Naleighna Kai, J.D. Mason, Shakir Rashaan, London St. Charles, Sierra Kay, Karen D. Bradley, Anita L. Roseboro, and MarZé Scott MULTIPLE "S.L. Jennings, Naleighna Kai, J.D. Mason, Shak...
C. J. Chase, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, Kathleen L. Maher, Lorna Seilstad, Rita Gerlach, and Vanessa Riley
C. J. Chase, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, Kathleen L. Maher, Lorna Seilstad, Rita Gerlach, and Vanessa Riley MULTIPLE "C.J. Chase, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Erica Vetsch, Gabrie...
Joseph S. Spence
Joseph S. Spence NONE Dr. Joseph S. Spence Sr. is a globally recognized author, poet, educator, and military veteran. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, ten poetry books, and co-founded...
Meta Smith
Meta Smith NONE "MÑta Smith is a multi-talented individual from Chicago with experience in acting, dancing, DJing, and writing. Having served in various roles in music, film, and philanthropy, she h...
Katura Gaines
Katura Gaines NONE Katura Gaines is a self-taught digital and traditional artist. At the start of her life, she began drawing anime and cartoons. Katura Gaines is a self-taught digital and traditiona...
Nichelle D. Tramble
Nichelle D. Tramble NONE Nichelle D. Tramble, critically acclaimed author of The Dying Ground, has featured in numerous publications and websites. She is a member of prominent writing societies inclu...
Celeste Beatty
Celeste Beatty NONE Celeste Beatty is the first Black woman to own a brewery in the United States. Celeste Beatty (born 1964), entrepreneur and beer pioneer, founded the Harlem Brewing Company in 200...
Akeem S. Roberts
Akeem S. Roberts NONE Akeem S. Roberts is an illustrator, animator, and cartoonist based in Brooklyn, New York. Versed in many styles, Akeem is passionate about breathing life into stories through a...
Shamara Ray
Shamara Ray NONE Shamara Ray, a passionate writer and book lover, honed her skills at Syracuse University. Her writing dream took shape while commuting to Manhattan, where she created corporate educa...
Tanya Batson-Savage
Tanya Batson-Savage NONE Tanya Batson-Savage is a versatile writer with a passion for storytelling. She has authored works for page, stage, and screen, and her writings have been featured in various ...
K.L. Reeves
K.L. Reeves NONE Harvard graduate Kevin “K.L.” Reeves is a dedicated Chicago-based artist and writer, striving to illuminate the complexities of the human experience through his work. Despite persona...
Ag Jatkowska
Ag Jatkowska NONE Agnieszka Jatkowska, a University of Fine Arts graduate, is a full-time illustrator based in Bath, UK. Specializing in children and animal character illustrations, Ag brings them to...
Bevy Smith
Bevy Smith 0000000496656249 Beverly “Bevy” Smith, born in 1966, is a renowned TV personality, motivational speaker, and businesswoman. She hosts SiriusXM's “Bevelations” and is known for her work on ...
Jason Lawrence Moore
Jason Lawrence Moore NONE "Jason Moore, a Connecticut-based writer, pens one-page poems on diverse subjects, drawing from his experiences in Indianapolis, the US Navy, and corporate America. His work...
Madeline Hampton
Madeline Hampton NONE Madeline Hampton is a romance novelist who began reading and writing at a young age. After serving in the U.S. Military, she pursued a career in health, during which she continu...
Frederica Burden
Frederica Burden NONE Frederica Burden, a retired Miami Police Sergeant and Adjunct Professor, uses her 29 years of policing experience to write engaging books. She also created the fragrance 'Miami ...
Ellis Cose
Ellis Cose NONE Ellis Cose, a renowned journalist and author, is known for his work with Newsweek and notable books like “The Rage of a Privileged Class.” Starting his career at 19, Cose has received...
Brenda Lane Richardson
Brenda Lane Richardson NONE Brenda Lane Richardson is an award-winning author and trained minister known for her books like Story Power, Chesapeake Song and more. A former Oakland Tribune columnist, ...
Tanya Wright
Tanya Wright 0000000395292597 Tanya Wright, a Bronx native, is an acclaimed actor known for roles in HBO's True Blood and Netflix's Orange Is the New Black. A Vassar graduate and former New York Time...
Tony Lindsay
Tony Lindsay NONE Tony Lindsay, an accomplished author known for novels like One Dead Preacher and Urban Affair, also contributes to various anthologies, online platforms, and magazines. He's an adju...
Yasmin Shiraz
Yasmin Shiraz NONE Yasmin Shiraz is an author, producer, and motivational speaker renowned for her “Blueprint” empowerment series and thought-provoking documentaries. She frequently speaks at educati...
Glenda Armand
Glenda Armand NONE Glenda Armand, winner of the 2006 Lee & Low's New Voices Award, is a former teacher and librarian passionate about sharing stories of enslaved African Americans and lesser-known hi...
Troy Johnson
Troy Johnson 0000000530602616 “I lead the world's oldest and largest online platform dedicated to books by and about people of African descent.” Troy Demetrius Johnson, founder and President of AALBC....
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson 0000000049972194 Marcus Samuelsson, celebrated chef known for appearances on Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef, earned a three-star review from The New York Times at a young age. He re...
O.T. Begho
O.T. Begho NONE Oyehmi T. Begho is an experienced educator and consultant with expertise in emerging technologies. He holds degrees in Computer Science and ICT in Education. Known for his innovative ...
Nicolas Finet and Tony Lourenco
Nicolas Finet and Tony Lourenco MULTIPLE Nicolas Finet and Tony Lourenco are renowned authors known for their insightful works. Finet, a digital strategist, excels in SEO and web analytics. Lourenco,...
Fatimah Asghar
Fatimah Asghar NONE Fatimah Asghar is a South Asian American, author, poet, filmmaker, educator, and performer. She is the writer and co-creator of Brown Girls, an Emmy-nominated web series that hig...
Richard Prince
Richard Prince 0000000081682656 Richard Prince, a veteran journalist and recipient of the Ida B. Wells Award, is known for his news column on diversity issues, “Richard Prince's Journal-isms”, and fo...
Austin Channing Brown
Austin Channing Brown NONE Austin Channing Brown is a writer, speaker, and media producer dedicated to racial justice and reconciliation. She is the bestselling author of I’m Still Here: Black Digni...
Deborrah Cooper
Deborrah Cooper NONE Deborrah Cooper, pen name “Ms. HeartBeat”, is an established authority on dating and relationships since 1993. She founded AskHeartBeat!, a pioneer website focused on Black and i...
Yemi Toure
Yemi Toure NONE Yemi Touré, born Ronald Leroy Finney in 1948, was a renowned book editor and freelance writer. Raised in South Carolina, he moved to Los Angeles in his teenage years. He is well-know...
Donna L. Washington
Donna L. Washington 0000000067719053 Donna L. Washington is a professional storyteller, multiple-award-winning recording artist, and children’s book author (Boo Stew). She performs at festivals, sch...
Shelia M. Goss
Shelia M. Goss NONE Shelia M. Goss is a national best-selling author of over 20 novels in various genres, including Christian fiction and romance. Known for her easy, flowing prose, she has been reco...
Naseed Gifted
Naseed Gifted NONE Naseed Gifted, an engineer, educator, and writer from Newark is the Creative Director of PBS Media. Gifted uses his passion for comics to innovate projects that engage all audience...