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Ashley D. Farmer
Ashley D. Farmer NONE Ashley D. Farmer is an assistant professor at the University of Texas-Austin, specializing in history and African and African Diaspora Studies. Ashley D. Farmer is assistant pro...
Jennifer R. Farmer
Jennifer R. Farmer NONE “The PR Whisperer” Jennifer R. Farmer is a renowned writer, trainer, and activist. She's worked with various social justice organizations and notable figures, and i...
Maurice Ashley
Maurice Ashley 0000000082047654 Maurice Ashley, the first African-American International Chess Grandmaster, is a renowned coach, commentator, author, app designer, and motivational speaker. Known for...
Ashley Antoinette and JaQuavis Coleman
Ashley Antoinette and JaQuavis Coleman MULTIPLE Ashley Antoinette & JaQuavis Coleman are the youngest African American co-authors to appear twice on the New York Times bestsellers list. Discovered by...
Chari Farmer-Ogogo
Chari Farmer-Ogogo NONE Chari Farmer Ogogo is an author focused on financial security, sharing her personal experiences and lessons in her book, 'Be Savvy live Wealthy'. She emphasizes the importance...
Michael Farmer
Michael Farmer 0000000508086491 Michael Farmer, also known as Moefoe, is a Washington D.C. native who created the character Z-Bruh for his future novels. Michael Farmer, whom goes by his pen-name Moe...
Craig Kofi Farmer
Craig Kofi Farmer NONE Craig Kofi Farmer, a native of Prince George's County, is an educational administrator with degrees from Towson University and the University of Maryland. He assists students i...
Ashley Woodfolk
Ashley Woodfolk 0000000496787003 Ashley Woodfolk, a Rutgers University graduate and passionate book lover, works in the publishing industry and serves on the CBC Diversity Committee. She writes emoti...
Ashley Franklin
Ashley Franklin NONE Ashley Franklin, author of the debut picture book 'Not Quite Snow White', published by Harper Collins in 2019. She holds an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Dela...
Ashley Lynch-Harris
Ashley Lynch-Harris NONE Ashley Lynch-Harris is a renowned author known for her modern mysteries echoing Golden Age detective fiction. A member of the International Association of Crime Writers and a...
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon MULTIPLE Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Y...
Ashley C. Ford
Ashley C. Ford NONE Ashley C. Ford is a renowned writer, host, and educator based in Indianapolis. She's hosted popular podcasts and shows like The Chronicles of Now, Lovecraft Country Radio, 112BK, ...
Ashley Antoinette
Ashley Antoinette 000000004744796X Ashley Antoinette is an acclaimed author known for her collaborative works with her husband and fellow writer, JaQuavis Coleman. Ashley Antoinette has also written ...
Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans NONE Ashley Evans, a Queens-born artist, crafts vibrant, dynamic images. Now residing in Charlotte, NC, she spends her time creating art, decorating cakes, and relishing family moments. ...
Ashley Iman
Ashley Iman NONE Ashley Iman, a former teacher and lifelong learner, currently directs a teacher residency program in Washington, DC. In her free time, she enjoys exploring national parks and gardeni...
Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan 0000000063847832 Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) was a celebrated illustrator, recognized for his contributions to children's literature. His accolades include the Coretta Scott King—Virginia...
Dwayne Ashley
Dwayne Ashley NONE Dwayne Ashley, CEO of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, helps HBCUs through scholarships and education programs. He has partnered with top companies like Coca-Cola and Micros...
Ashley Jefferson and Dolisha Mitchell
Ashley Jefferson and Dolisha Mitchell MULTIPLE Ashley Jefferson is an accomplished early childhood educator and well-known play enthusiast who hails from Boston and currently lives near Atlanta. As ...
Ashley June Reese
Ashley June Reese NONE Ashley June Reese is Creative Director of Black Interior Designers, Inc. (BID). Her Houston-based design firm, House of June Interiors, works with a roster of clients from Bos...
Leah Penniman
Leah Penniman 0000000499416929 Leah Penniman, a Black Kreyol farmer and James Beard Foundation Leadership Award recipient, is dedicated to advocating for an anti-racist food system. Co-founding direc...
JaQuavis Coleman
JaQuavis Coleman NONE JaQuavis Coleman is an accomplished author known for co-writing books with his wife and fellow author, Ashley Antoinette. JaQuavis Coleman has also written books with his wife f...
Cedric Johnson
Cedric Johnson 0000000055574096 Cedric Johnson, an associate professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, focuses on African American Studies and Political Science. His critically acclaimed book...
Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman
Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman NONE Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, Ed.D., is the Executive Director at the Hurston Wright Foundation, former Director at Montgomery Community Media, and a successful playwright who...
Nelda LaTeef
Nelda LaTeef 000000008348432X Nelda LaTeef is an award-winning author and illustrator, known for acclaimed children's books like Animal Village and The Talking Baobab Tree. Her work has received nume...
James H. Cone
James H. Cone 0000000381571755 James Hal Cone (1938-2018) was a renowned theologian known for advocating black theology and black liberation theology. His seminal work, Black Theology and Black Power...
William Kamkwamba
William Kamkwamba 0000000109290196 William Kamkwamba’s inspiring story is told in his New York Times bestselling memoir The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, co-authored with Bryan Mealer, and in the Netf...
Robyn C. Spencer
Robyn C. Spencer 0000000117365645 Robyn C. Spencer is a historian and Associate Professor at Lehman College, CUNY. She specializes in post-WWII social protest, urban and working-class radicalism, and...
Jean Toomer
Jean Toomer 0000000120198120 Jean Toomer (1894-1967), born as Nathan Pinchback Toomer, was a leading African American poet and novelist of the Harlem Renaissance and Modernism. Born to wealthy parent...
Ousmane K. Power-Greene
Ousmane K. Power-Greene NONE Ousmane K. Power-Greene, Africana Studies Chair at Clark University, is the author of “Against Wind and Tide.” His work features in “The Harlem Renaissance Revisited” and...
Paul Beatty
Paul Beatty 0000000084014450 Paul Beatty, born 1962, the first American to win the Man Booker Prize in 2016 for his novel “The Sellout.” An LA native and graduate of Brooklyn College and Boston Unive...
Nathan Harris
Nathan Harris 0000000047365403 A 2021 National Book Foundation “5 Under 35” Honoree Nathan Harris, an award-winning author, holds an MFA from the University of Texas and lives in Austin. K...
Teffanie Thompson
Teffanie Thompson NONE Teffanie Thompson, a Texas native and Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction program graduate, has written numerous stories for children, teens, and ballerinas. Curren...
Ronald Angelo Johnson and Ousmane K. Power-Greene
Ronald Angelo Johnson and Ousmane K. Power-Greene MULTIPLE Ronald Angelo Johnson and Ousmane K. Power-Greene are prominent authors, known for their extensive contributions to literature and their pro...
Hari Ziyad
Hari Ziyad NONE Hari Ziyad, a bestselling author, screenwriter, and Editor-in-Chief of RaceBaitr, hails from Cleveland and currently resides in Brooklyn. They are known for their book, Black Boy Out ...
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter 0000000369603101 Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, was a naval officer and Georgia Senator before leading the U.S from 1977-1981. His presidency was marked by foreign policy achieve...
Huey P. Newton
Huey P. Newton 000000010924806X Huey P. Newton, born February 17, 1942, was a key figure in the US civil rights and Black Power movements. A co-founder of the Black Panther Party, he championed self-...
Historical Research Department of the Nation of Islam
Historical Research Department of the Nation of Islam NONE This author explores the historical relationship between Black and Jewish communities, claiming that Black leaders advocating for economic a...
Dani McClain
Dani McClain NONE Dani McClain is a writer specializing in race and reproductive health. She contributes to The Nation and Type Media Center, and her work has featured in numerous outlets. She has pr...
George Jackson
George Jackson 0000000140482524 George Jackson, born September 23, 1941, was a key figure in the Black Power movement and a member of the Black Panther Party. He gained prominence through his activis...
Michelle Donice
Michelle Donice NONE Michelle Donice, an Indianapolis native, is an accomplished academic and author dividing her time between inspiring youth and writing fiction in central Florida. She credits her ...
Barbara Neely
Barbara Neely 0000000008613515 Barbara Neely (1941-), the only African American in her Pennsylvania school, moved to Pittsburgh in 1971 and earned a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning. She publi...
Ebony Dawn
Ebony Dawn NONE Ebony Dawn, also known as Pat Ebron, is a Newark native writer with a romantic perspective on life, influenced by old movies and diverse music. She has written plays, children's stori...
Ebony Glenn
Ebony Glenn NONE Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator known for whimsical art that brings joy and magic. She illustrated award-winning books like Mommy’s Khimar, Not Quite Snow White, Beacon t...
Wendy Jones
Wendy Jones NONE “I come from a family of storytellers. My mother and my grandmother were my first teachers.” The author, raised in a family of storytellers, learned the art of dialogue an...
Elaine Brown
Elaine Brown 000000010913170X Elaine Brown, former leader of the Black Panther Party and author of several notable books, is renowned for her works like 'A Taste of Power', which was optioned by HBO....
NOMMO
NOMMO NONE "NOMMO Lyrical Alchemy Volume One is a collaborative project featuring original artists like Erykah Badu. It's the first in a series aimed at presenting artistic expression and cultural el...
Bobby Seale
Bobby Seale 0000000108724909 Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, is a key figure in the civil rights and Black Power movements. He helped establish the party's ideology and Ten-Point ...
Danielle Allen
Danielle Allen 0000000120225619 Danielle Allen is an esteemed American political theorist and Harvard University Professor, known for her work on justice and citizenship. She has a robust academic ba...
Melinda Merritt
Melinda Merritt NONE Author Melinda Merritt, born in a small southern GA town, was known as the “miracle baby” after her birth defied medical expectations. Raised by three women known for their heali...
Frankie Lennon
Frankie Lennon NONE Frankie Lennon is a creative writer, teacher, and jewelry designer from Knoxville, Tennessee. She holds a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Creative Writing from Indiana University. ...
Audrey Vernick
Audrey Vernick NONE Our students thoroughly enjoyed meeting Audrey Vernick; her presentation kept the kids engaged and energized! She helped them make real-life connections, and she reinforced writi...
Amos N. Wilson
Amos N. Wilson 0000000083152296 Dr. Amos N. Wilson was a renowned psychologist, social worker, and academic who held roles in the New York City Department of Juvenile Justice and taught at City Unive...
Yvvette Edwards
Yvvette Edwards 000000012060298X London-based author, Yvvette Edwards, is best known for her debut novel “A Cupboard Full of Coats,” longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Her work, focused on diverse ...
Patrisse Khan-Cullors
Patrisse Khan-Cullors 0000000486461392 Patrisse Khan-Cullors, an LA-based artist and freedom fighter, is known for co-founding Black Lives Matter and Dignity and Power Now. A Fulbright scholar and NA...
Kwame Ture
Kwame Ture 0000000368554192 Kwame Ture, previously Stokely Carmichael, was a pivotal figure in the civil rights and Black Power movements. He led the SNCC and served as the Honorary Prime Minister of...
Serena Williams
Serena Williams 0000000114598590 Serena Williams, renowned for her tennis prowess and 23 Grand Slams, is also a successful businesswoman and philanthropist. She founded Serena Ventures, supporting co...
Phoebe Robinson
Phoebe Robinson NONE Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comedian, best-selling author, and actress. She's the co-creator of 2 Dope Queens, host of podcast Sooo Many White Guys, and author of You Can't Tou...
Robert Greene
Robert Greene 000000010883135X Robert Greene, born May 14, 1959, is a renowned author known for his international bestsellers on strategy, power, and seduction, including 'The 48 Laws of Power', 'The...
Rachel Garlinghouse
Rachel Garlinghouse NONE Rachel Garlinghouse is an acclaimed author of several books and 1000+ articles, often discussing adoption and race on platforms like MSNBC, CNN, and NPR. She resides in St. L...
William C. Rhoden
William C. Rhoden NONE Author Rhoden delves into institutionalized racism in sports in his book, “Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete.” He traces African ...
Carolina Maria de Jesus
Carolina Maria de Jesus 0000000083875208 Carolina Maria de Jesus, born in 1914, was a Brazilian writer who highlighted life in favelas through her diaries. Despite facing extreme poverty and social o...
Ziggy Marley
Ziggy Marley 000000011476515X Ziggy Marley, five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, and activist, was born in Jamaica to Bob and Rita Marley. He began his career in music at just 10 years old and l...
Faye Childs
Faye Childs NONE Faye Childs, born 1956, was a literary agent committed to promoting Black literature. She founded the Black Board Bestsellers list, a platform that increased visibility for Black aut...
Leonard N. Moore
Leonard N. Moore NONE Leonard N. Moore is a renowned American History professor at the University of Texas, Austin. A Jackson State graduate, Moore authored three books on Black politics, notably 'Th...
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, ...
Askia M. Toure
Askia M. Toure 0000000043979889 Askia Muhammad Touré, born Rolland Snellings in 1938, is a renowned poet, essayist, and political editor associated with the Black Arts Movement. He has served as edi...
The Black Dot
The Black Dot NONE The Black Dot is renowned for his insight into the metaphysical aspects of Hip Hop, contributing to various media outlets and authoring the game-changing book, “Hip Hop Decoded.” A...
Florence L. Tate
Florence L. Tate NONE Florence Louise Tate (1931-2014) was a prominent activist and press secretary for Marion Barry and Jesse Jackson. She was under FBI scrutiny for her ties to Stokely Carmichael a...
Pamela Shivdyal
Pamela Shivdyal NONE Pamela Shivdyal, a Guyanese-born English major at Medgar Evers College, is deeply inspired by her grandfather's emphasis on education. After migrating to New York City, she overc...
Kim McMillon
Kim McMillon NONE Kim McMillon, Ph.D., is an acclaimed author contributing to anthologies and encyclopedias on Black Arts and Power Movements. She produced a notable Black Arts Movement Conference an...
Carrie Mae Weems
Carrie Mae Weems 0000000108758287 Carrie Mae Weems, born in 1953, is renowned for her exploration of power, class, Black identity, and womanhood in her works such as the Kitchen Table Series. A multi...
Debra Owsley
Debra Owsley NONE Debra Owsley, avid reader and hairstylist, transformed her passion into a business, Simply Said Reading Accessories and LitVersation. She collaborates with bestselling authors, book...
Michelle S. Hartzog
Michelle S. Hartzog NONE Michelle S. Hartzog, a Black woman, is a firm believer in family bond. Her book, 'The Beauty of Being a Black Woman', tackles issues and stereotypes that often hinder family ...
Faye Thompson
Faye Thompson NONE Faye Thompson, a passionate author, discovered her love for writing at a young age. After a life diversion and a degree in psychology, an epiphany led her back to her true calling....
Kelly Starling Lyons
Kelly Starling Lyons NONE Kelly Starling Lyons is a children's book author from Pittsburgh. Inspired by her mother's storytelling and her grandparents' creativity, she started writing at a young age....
Jenin Mohammed
Jenin Mohammed NONE Jenin Mohammed, a talented illustrator from Florida, is renowned for her humorous and captivating art. Winner of the 2020 Summer Spectacular Illustration Grand Prize, her unique s...
Wil Shelton
Wil Shelton NONE Wil Shelton, President & CEO of Wil Power Integrated Marketing, has transformed the company into a global marketing agency specialized in the beauty and grooming industries. Leveragi...
L. Michelle Smith
L. Michelle Smith NONE L. Michelle Smith is an award-winning author, Fortune 100 C-Suite advisor, certified global executive and personal coach, and the CEO/founder of no silos communications llc, a...
Sam Anderson
Sam Anderson 0000000119000682 Dr. Sam Anderson, a veteran activist and educator, is a renowned mathematics professor and Senior Editor of NOBO. A founding member of the Network of Black Organizers an...
Christina M. Greer
Christina M. Greer 0000000396951910 Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an NYU McSilver Institute Fellow, associate professor at Fordham University, and author of award-winning book Black Ethnics. She hosts “...
Stephanie Outten
Stephanie Outten NONE Stephanie Outten is a transformation coach, author and speaker who overcame personal struggles to find joy. She uses her experiences to guide others in her roles as the founder ...
Robin W. Pearson
Robin W. Pearson NONE Robin W. Pearson is a Southern-rooted author whose writing is inspired by her family history and faith. A Wake Forest University graduate and experienced editor, she's been a fi...
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates 0000000036544350 “I’ve been wondering who might fill the intellectual void that plagued me after James Baldwin died…clearly it is Ta-Nehisi Coates.” —To...
Fulterius King
Fulterius King NONE Fulterius King is an Author, Poet, and Licensed Mental Health Therapist dedicated to empowering Black men and boys through the transformative power of poetry. Fulterius King is a...
Peniel E. Joseph
Peniel E. Joseph 0000000115111895 Peniel E. Joseph, historian and professor at The University of Texas, is the founding director of the LBJ School’s Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. Specia...
John Riddick, Jr.
John Riddick, Jr. MULTIPLE John Riddick, Jr., editor of Rhapsody in Black, a quarterly literary magazine, showcased selected national writers and artists' talents. This publication aimed to promote d...
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....
Yani
Yani 0000000118166410 Yani, an Amazon Best Selling Author from Philadelphia, is renowned for her six novels and unique storytelling style. She's celebrated in genres like African American Fiction-Ur...
Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Alexis Pauline Gumbs 000000011229354X Alexis Pauline Gumbs is a queer black feminist and academic who has pioneered archival research in Black feminist geniuses' works. She founded grassroots publish...
Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor
Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor NONE Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is a Washington DC-based cultural communications specialist and author. She founded the National Black Cultural Information Trust, using...
K. Reshay
K. Reshay NONE K. Reshay is a versatile author, poet, and playwright, known for her thought-provoking book series 'Appearances'. She is the Founder of Me Time Book Club, aimed at promoting literacy a...
Mayra Santos-Febres
Mayra Santos-Febres 0000000079758949 Mayra Santos-Febres, born in 1966, is a celebrated Afro-Puerto Rican author, poet, and literature professor. Her work, translated into numerous languages, explore...
Lisa Stringfellow
Lisa Stringfellow NONE Lisa Stringfellow is an award-winning author known for her West Indian and Black southern heritage-inspired works like “A Comb of Wishes” and “Kingdom of Dust.” She is a dedica...
Judine Slaughter
Judine Slaughter NONE Judine Slaughter, a publisher and author, started her career in 2000 by publishing her daughter's book. In 2022, she published her own book, “Clear Skinned.” She holds a master'...
Carol Denise Mitchell
Carol Denise Mitchell NONE Carol Denise Mitchell, an acclaimed author and journalist, has a 30-year writing career and is known for her award-winning book, “What Happened to Suzy.” Born and raised in...
Alexandra Morton
Alexandra Morton 0000000078676423 Alexandra Morton, host of The Book Look and 2011 Miss Black America-Baltimore, offers a unique online book review show on NewsOne.com. Featuring the latest book news...
Quito Swan
Quito Swan NONE Quito Swan, a Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, specializes in African American and African Diaspora Studies. He authored notable works on Black Power, decolonization, and ...
William W. Sales Jr.
William W. Sales Jr. NONE William W. Sales, Jr., an Associate Professor at Seton Hall University, is an acknowledged expert on Malcolm X, authoring two books and numerous articles on the subject. A v...
Julia Hare
Julia Hare NONE Dr. Julia Hare (1939-2019) was a renowned motivational speaker and influential figure in black communities both in America and abroad. Known for her powerful speeches about black lead...