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Azarel
Azarel NONE Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood, former teacher and now CEO of Life Changing Books, is a successful author and publisher. With over 31 titles including the popular 'Teenage Bluez' series, her w...
Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Tiphani Montgomery
Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Tiphani Montgomery MULTIPLE Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Tiphani Montgomery are renowned authors, known for their captivating narratives and insightful storytelling, in...
Life Changing Books
Life Changing Books Life Changing Books Life Changing Books LLC Author Tressa Azarel Smallwood, is the CEO of Life Changing Books, which she founded in 2003 with the publication of her book, A Life T...
Life Changing Books
Life Changing Books Life Changing Books LLC Life Changing Books Author Tressa Azarel Smallwood, is the CEO of Life Changing Books, which she founded in 2003 with the publication of her book, A Life T...
Write Your Book in 4 Weeks: No More Fear
Write Your Book in 4 Weeks: No More Fear Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Tiphani Montgomery B011A6DNAG Nonfiction Amazon Digital Services Amazon Digital Services, Inc. Award Winning Publisher Tressa “Az...
A Life To Remember
A Life To Remember Azarel 9780974139401 Fiction Life Changing Books Life Changing Books "A Life to Remember" Divine’s new home at Dunnridge State Correctional Institution has been nothing but a hos...
Daddy’s House
Daddy’s House Azarel 9781934230916 Fiction Life Changing Books Life Changing Books A life filled with fast money and violence lands twenty three year old Candice Holmes in a witness protection program...
Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy Azarel 9781934230671 Fiction Life Changing Books Life Changing Books What happens when swagger jackin’ becomes deadly? Dominique Lewis spent most of her days as a high maintenance wanna-be...
Bruised
Bruised Azarel 9780974139425 Fiction Life Changing Books Life Changing Books With her charm, good looks and fat bank account Carlie is the prize of her family and the envy of her friends. She is a nic...
V.I.P. (Confessions Of A Groupie)
V.I.P. (Confessions Of A Groupie) Azarel 9781934230251 Fiction Life Changing Books Life Changing Books V.I.P. is an explicit tale of two beautiful women both determined to become very important people...
Bruised 2: The Ultimate Revenge
Bruised 2: The Ultimate Revenge Azarel 9780974139470 Nonfiction Life Changing Books Life Changing Books Just when Carlie decides she’s done with dangerous men, she’s thrown right back into the fire by...
changing, changing: story and collages
changing, changing: story and collages Aracelis Girmay 9780807615539 Fiction George Braziller George Braziller Inc. “Once there was a boy. And once there was a girl.” So begins this story of metamo...
Ursula M. Burns
Ursula M. Burns 0000000445332455 Ursula M. Burns is a pioneering American businesswoman, the first black woman to become a Fortune 500 CEO at Xerox, where she served from 2009-2016. She was also Chai...
Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM
Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM Tonya Bolden 9781419707346 Nonfiction Abrams Books for Young Readers Abrams A celebratory and inspiring look at some of the most important black women...
Wes Moore
Wes Moore 0000000071753983 Wes Moore is an author, TV producer, and political analyst born in 1978. He's the CEO of BridgeEdU and Robin Hood Foundation, focusing on education and poverty relief. A mi...
Pamela Thomas-Graham
Pamela Thomas-Graham 0000000120062776 Pamela Thomas-Graham, a Harvard graduate, is currently the president and CEO of CNBC Television, and founder of luxury blog Dandelion Chandelier. She has extensi...
Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons 0000000115647139 Russell Simmons is a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, and producer, widely known as the Chair and CEO of Rush Communications and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. H...
Billy Carson
Billy Carson NONE Billy Carson, born in 1971, is the CEO of 4BiddenKnowledge Inc, and bestselling author of works like “The Compendium Of The Emerald Tablets.” He runs a conscious streaming TV networ...
Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. NONE Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr. is an activist, author, and journalist, currently the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Previously, he s...
Loida Lewis
Loida Lewis 000000008483319X Loida Nicolas Lewis is a Filipino-American CEO, immigration lawyer, and philanthropist. As the current chairperson of TLC Beatrice, she oversees diverse business sectors....
Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur’s Guide to Launching a Multi-Million-Dollar Business
Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur’s Guide to Launching a Multi-Million-Dollar Business Randal Pinkett 9781419593710 Nonfiction Kaplan Publishing Kaplan Publishing Every year, hundreds of thousands ...
Changing the Game
Changing the Game Kam Williams changing-the-game.jpg Film Review Ambitious Ghetto Orphan Tested in All Ways in Sobering Coming-of-Age Changing the Game [2012] In Theaters: May 11, 2012 Limited Dram...
Cynt Marshall
Cynt Marshall NONE Cynt Marshall is the first Black female CEO of an NBA team, the Dallas Mavericks. She's also a former SVP of human resources and chief diversity officer for AT&T, a cancer survivor...
Samuel P. Golden
Samuel P. Golden 0000000530897514 Samuel P. Golden’s 2026 Book Tour Samuel P. Golden is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal in Houston and currently serves as a Senior Advisor. He is the fou...
ASKING: The Life-Changing Secret to Success in WRITING and in Life
ASKING: The Life-Changing Secret to Success in WRITING and in Life Emanuel Carpenter B00IC8X4N2 Nonfiction Forest Wade Press Forest Wade Press Ever wonder why you don’t get what you want in life? Have...
STATIONS: Changing Your Life - Changing Your Career
STATIONS: Changing Your Life - Changing Your Career Lynda Jones Mubarak 9781478766674 Nonfiction Outskirts Press Outskirts Press Life Has an Assignment for You… Do You Know What It Is? To live a vibra...
Innovating Women: The Changing Face of Technology
Innovating Women: The Changing Face of Technology Farai Chideya 9781626814226 Nonfiction Diversion Books Diversion Books From one of Time Magazine’s "Forty Most Influential Minds in Technology" comes ...
The Golden Apple (Vol. 1): Changing the Structure of Civilization
The Golden Apple (Vol. 1): Changing the Structure of Civilization Edgar J. Ridley 9781592215898 Nonfiction Africa World Press Africa World Press & The Red Sea Press "With The Golden Apple: Changi...
James Hickman
James Hickman NONE James “Bullet” Hickman, a national best-selling author and CEO, transformed his life from a history of institutionalization to become a successful entrepreneur. Overcoming adversit...
Where You Are Is Not Who You Are (paperback): A Memoir
Where You Are Is Not Who You Are (paperback): A Memoir Ursula M. Burns 9780062879301 Nonfiction Amistad HarperCollins The first Black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company looks back at her life and her...
Where You Are Is Not Who You Are: A Memoir
Where You Are Is Not Who You Are: A Memoir Ursula M. Burns 9780062879295 Nonfiction Amistad HarperCollins The first Black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company looks back at her life and her career at X...
Tom Wood
Tom Wood 0000000071567072 “If you are excellent at almost anything you can succeed.” Tom Wood, a trailblazer in the banking industry, was the first Black member of a major U.S. bank's boar...
Janet V. Kennedy-Jacobs
Janet V. Kennedy-Jacobs NONE Janet V. Kennedy-Jacobs is a registered Church Business Consultant, specializing in compliance with federal and state regulations for churches and clergy. She is the Pres...
Tumika Patrice Cain
Tumika Patrice Cain NONE Tumika Patrice Cain is an award-winning author and media personality, known for her work in women's contemporary fiction and poetry. She's a champion for indie authors, a res...
Hassan A. Akinbiyi
Hassan A. Akinbiyi NONE Dr. Hassan A. Akinbiyi is a seasoned Rehabilitative Medicine expert who actively partakes in health policy initiatives. He is the founder of DrHassanRehab.com, a platform for ...
Tallulah The Tooth Fairy CEO
Tallulah The Tooth Fairy CEO Tamara Nicole Pizzoli 9780996001687 Fiction The English Schoolhouse The English Schoolhouse Tallulah the Tooth Fairy is not only the founder and CEO of the largest teeth c...
Katrina M. Adams
Katrina M. Adams NONE Katrina M. Adams has been re-elected as USTA Chairman, CEO and President, making history as the first individual to serve a second two-year term in these roles in the associatio...
H. Beecher Hicks III
H. Beecher Hicks III NONE H. Beecher Hicks III is an accomplished executive and an inspiring public speaker with a background as an investment banker, management consultant, private equity investor,...
The Golden Apple (Vol. 3): Changing the Structure of Civilization
The Golden Apple (Vol. 3): Changing the Structure of Civilization Edgar J. Ridley 9781569026649 Nonfiction Africa World Press Africa World Press & The Red Sea Press This book, the third in the author’...
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House Bertelsmann 4 Color Books Ace Books Addison-Wesley Alfred A. Knopf Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Anchor Anchor Books Anchor Press Anne Schwartz Books Avery Ballantine Bo...
Carl Weber
Carl Weber 0000000111497479 Carl Weber, born in 1964, is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned African American author with over 20 novels. He's also the CEO of Urban Books LLC, one of the...
You Are Wonderfully Made: 12 Life-Changing Principles for Teen Girls to Embrace
You Are Wonderfully Made: 12 Life-Changing Principles for Teen Girls to Embrace Gwen Richardson and Sylvia Richardson 9781517594282 Nonfiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC Nominated for a 2016...
Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays
Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays Zadie Smith 9781594202377 Nonfiction Penguin Press Penguin Random House A sparkling collection of Zadie Smith?s nonfiction over the past decade. Zadie Smith brings ...
Haelee Moone
Haelee Moone NONE Haelee P. Moone, a 13-year-old CEO and Founder of The Rules of a Big Boss, LLC, is the author of several self-help books. As an 8th Grader and Honor Student, she uses her platform t...
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—And How You Can, Too
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—And How You Can, Too Ijeoma Oluo 9780063140189 Nonfiction HarperOne HarperCollins From the #1 New York Times-bestsel...
The Golden Apple: The Anthology, Changing the Structure of Civilization
The Golden Apple: The Anthology, Changing the Structure of Civilization Edgar J. Ridley 9781569027561 Nonfiction The Red Sea Press Africa World Press & The Red Sea Press This book is the compilation o...
The Principles and Benefits of Change: Fulfilling Your Purpose in Unsettled Times
The Principles and Benefits of Change: Fulfilling Your Purpose in Unsettled Times Myles Munroe 9781603741583 Nonfiction Whitaker House Whitaker House Thriving in a Changing WorldChange comes to all of...
Wild Seed (Patternist #1)
Wild Seed (Patternist #1) Octavia E. Butler 9781538751480 Fiction Grand Central Publishing Hachette Book Group In an “epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant” story of love and hate, two immortals c...
Changing Destiny
Changing Destiny Ben Okri 9781350260122 Fiction Methuen Drama Bloomsbury Press Two actors, a thousand characters, and the story of how a kingdom is changed… An epic new adaptation of the 4,000-year...
Lessons from a Gathering of Men: How Men’s Work Is Redefining Masculinity and Improving Men’s Lives
Lessons from a Gathering of Men: How Men’s Work Is Redefining Masculinity and Improving Men’s Lives Michael Taylor 9780996948722 Nonfiction Creation Publishing Group Creation Publishing Group What wou...
Black Faces In White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies To Achieve Success And Find Greatness
Black Faces In White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies To Achieve Success And Find Greatness Randal Pinkett, Jeffrey Robinson, and Philana Patterson 9780814416808 Nonfiction AMACOM AMACOM If the nam...
Soul Survivors: The Official Autobiography of Destiny’s Child
Soul Survivors: The Official Autobiography of Destiny’s Child Beyoncé 9780060094171 Nonfiction HarperEntertainment HarperCollins It must be a part of human nature to love drama. We never would have so...
The Changing Same": Black Women’s Literature, Criticism, and Theory
The Changing Same": Black Women’s Literature, Criticism, and Theory Deborah E. McDowell 9780253209269 Nonfiction Indiana University Press Indiana University Press The Changing Same examines defining m...
Timbaland and Veronica Chambers
Timbaland and Veronica Chambers MULTIPLE Timothy Z. Mosley, known as Timbaland, is a renowned music producer, part of hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo, and CEO of Mosley Music Group. Veronica Chambers, ...
Rick Wallace
Rick Wallace NONE Rick Wallace, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a renowned author of 20 books and numerous scholarly articles, primarily focusing on issues affecting the black community. He's also an influential p...
Deborah Day
Deborah Day 0000000066839686 Deborah Day, Founder and CEO of Ashay by the Bay, a publishing company specializing in African American and Multi-Cultural children's and adult books. Established in 1997...
Tamika Newhouse
Tamika Newhouse NONE Tamika Newhouse is a self-published author and founder of Delphine Publications. Recognized as Self Published Author of the Year in 2009 and 2011, she also received an award for ...
George C. Fraser and Emma Fraser-Pendleton
George C. Fraser and Emma Fraser-Pendleton MULTIPLE George C. Fraser, CEO of FraserNet, is a leading authority on economic development and networking for African Americans. His sister, Dr. Emma Frase...
KR Bankston
KR Bankston NONE KR Bankston is an accomplished Fiction Novelist, Publishing Consultant, and CEO of Kirabaco Media Group. Known for her commercial publishing debut, 'A Deadly Encounter' in 2008, she ...
Thom S. Rainer
Thom S. Rainer 0000000083290568 Thom S. Rainer is the CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, an author of over two dozen books, and a former dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also le...
Rasool Berry, Maliek Blade, and Jermone Gay Jr.
Rasool Berry, Maliek Blade, and Jermone Gay Jr. MULTIPLE Rasool Berry is a teaching pastor at The Bridge Church, podcast host, and director at Our Daily Bread Ministries. Dr. Maliek Blade is the CEO ...
George C. Fraser CEO of FraserNet, Inc. Author of Who Would Have Thunk It!
George C. Fraser CEO of FraserNet, Inc. Author of Who Would Have Thunk It! Author Interviews
Noire
Noire NONE Noire, a New York-based author, originated the urban erotic genre. She's an Essence bestselling author, known for works like G-Spot and Candy Licker. She's also the CEO of NOIRE Entertainm...
Toby Thompkins
Toby Thompkins NONE Toby Thompkins, tech entrepreneur, executive coach, and bestselling author, is the CEO of SAFIOO Inc., a mobile leadership development platform. With 30+ years of experience acros...
Reclaiming God’s Original Purpose for Your Life: God’s Big Idea Expanded Edition
Reclaiming God’s Original Purpose for Your Life: God’s Big Idea Expanded Edition Myles Munroe 9780768441369 Nonfiction Destiny Image Destiny Image Why are you here? Have you ever wondered why you are...
Lisa Renee Johnson
Lisa Renee Johnson NONE Lisa Renee Johnson, Sunshineologist and publishing coach, inspires individuals to shine in life and business. Co-founder of Sistahs on the Reading Edge book club and CEO of Br...
Wanda Thomas
Wanda Thomas 0000000074200639 Wanda L. Thomas, a New York-born author and CEO of a Medical Transcribing business, holds a BA in Biology and Pre-Medical Studies. She founded JCW Enterprises, a childre...
Tina Lifford
Tina Lifford NONE Get a Private 30-Minute Zoom Session with Tina Tina Lifford, a veteran Hollywood actress since 1983, is known for her role as Aunt Vi on OWN's hit show, Queen Sugar. Besides acting, ...
The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love
The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin 9781501123481 Nonfiction Howard Books Howard Books In this New York Times bestselle...
Marc Lacy
Marc Lacy NONE Marc Lacy, a graduate from Alabama A&M University, renowned poet, author, and CEO of AVO Publishing, is known for his national literary performances and spoken word venues. He's also a...
Joy Thomas Moore
Joy Thomas Moore NONE Joy Thomas Moore is a Peabody Award-winning media consultant and CEO of JWS Media Consulting. She has an extensive background in media, philanthropy, and education, including a ...
Walter Milton, Jr. and Joel A. Freeman
Walter Milton, Jr. and Joel A. Freeman MULTIPLE Dr. Walter Milton, Jr., a native of Rochester, NY, holds a Doctorate in leadership and policy. He's a published author, former school superintendent, a...
Mikki Arlene Ealey
Mikki Arlene Ealey NONE Mikki Arlene Ealey is a mother, author, CEO, and senior court office assistant. She is dedicated to healing the world and helping others reach their potential through her writ...
Kenneth L. Morris
Kenneth L. Morris NONE Kenneth L. Morris: Naval veteran, Senior Pastor at Calvary Grove Baptist Church, Executive Director of Arms Wide Open, CEO of KLM & Associates Consultancy. Author of multiple b...
Armstrong Williams
Armstrong Williams 0000000035375700 Armstrong Williams, born in 1962, is a recognized conservative voice, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. He hosts a weekly TV show and is the founder and CE...
Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life
Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life Daymond John 9780804189958 Nonfiction Currency Penguin Random House DAYMOND JOHN is CEO and founder ...
Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson II
Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson II MULTIPLE Keith Strickland, CEO of Making the Transition, Inc., is a dedicated advocate for inner-city youth, impacting over 100,000 lives through courses taug...
James Frey
James Frey 0000000109218418 James Frey is an American author and CEO of Full Fathom Five. Known for his debut books marketed as memoirs, his works like 'A Million Little Pieces' and 'My Friend Leonar...
In Bed with Her Boss: Rich Man’s Fake Fiancee (Harlequin Bestselling Author)
In Bed with Her Boss: Rich Man’s Fake Fiancee (Harlequin Bestselling Author) Brenda Jackson and Catherine Mann 9780373180837 Fiction Harlequin Harlequin Enterprises Limited BUSINESS AFFAIRS Opal Lockh...
Ella Curry, CEO, EDC Creations Media Group
Ella Curry, CEO, EDC Creations Media Group Author Interviews
Peggy Dodson, CEO Urban Broadcasting Company
Peggy Dodson, CEO Urban Broadcasting Company Author Interviews
LL Cool J
LL Cool J 0000000368571427 LL Cool J is a multi-talented figure: a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy-winning Hip-Hop artist, honored actor, best-selling author, philanthropist and CEO of Rock...
George C. Fraser
George C. Fraser 0000000035434555 George Fraser, CEO of FraserNet, Inc., overcame adversity to lead a global networking movement for people of African descent. Born into a large family and orphaned a...
Randal Pinkett
Randal Pinkett NONE Dr. Randal Pinkett is an entrepreneur, author, and scholar. He is the CEO of BCT Partners, a consulting firm working in various sectors. Pinkett co-founded Inner City Consulting G...
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...
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes 0000000116923924 Shonda Rhimes, born 1970, is an acclaimed TV creator, producer, author, and CEO of Shondaland. With multiple awards and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fa...
Lisa Jones Johnson
Lisa Jones Johnson NONE Lisa Jones Johnson is a Harvard-educated attorney, author, and CEO of NextGen Media Group. She launched a global social media platform and authored the award-nominated novel, ...
Michael Gordon Bennett
Michael Gordon Bennett NONE Author, actor, and entrepreneur Michael Gordon Bennett, born in 1958, is known for his book “7-10 Split: My Journey As America’s Whitest Black Kid.” He's also the CEO of B...
Harrine Freeman
Harrine Freeman NONE Harrine Freeman is a financial expert, speaker, writer, and CEO of H.E. Freeman Enterprises, a firm offering personal finance consulting services. She's a best-selling author kno...
Karen H. St. Hilaire
Karen H. St. Hilaire NONE Karen H. St. Hilaire is a visionary strategist with over 20 years in personal development and consulting. As the CEO of Kadence LLC, she leverages her expertise to effect so...
Tae Edmonds
Tae Edmonds NONE Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds is a versatile professional as a Realtor, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, Educator, Author, and Philanthropist. He's the founder & CEO of Suits For Seniors, a pr...
Ayo Sekai
Ayo Sekai NONE Dr. Ayo Sekai, founder and CEO of Universal Write Publications, is a scholar activist specializing in Black Politics and International Relations. She advocates for racial equity and an...
Dashawn Taylor
Dashawn Taylor NONE Dashawn Taylor is a contemporary novelist and Rutgers graduate known for his urban edgy style. A former finalist on BET's Ultimate Hustler Show, he's also the author of 'From Pove...
Hickson
Hickson 0000000071439935 Hickson, CEO and Founder of Ghettoheat, is a Harlem-born author and entrepreneur. After a career in fashion, including working with Naomi Campbell, he shifted his focus post-...
Pride and Protest
Pride and Protest Nikki Payne 9780593440940 Fiction Berkley Books Penguin Random House A Phenomenal Book Club pick for November 2022! A woman goes head-to-head with the CEO of a corporation threateni...
The Disilgold Way: Countdown 101 From Writer to Self Publisher
The Disilgold Way: Countdown 101 From Writer to Self Publisher Heather Covington 9781414022185 Nonfiction AuthorHouse Author Solutions The Disilgold Way: Countdown 101 From Writer To Self Publisher is...
Aaron Philip
Aaron Philip 000000002322004X "Aaron Philip, a 12-year-old from the Bronx, caught the attention of Tumblr's CEO with his earnest blog, Aaronverse. Despite living with cerebral palsy, Aaron's unique v...
Frank A. Thomas
Frank A. Thomas NONE Frank A. Thomas is a professor at Christian Theological Seminary and CEO of Hope For Life International. He served as senior pastor in Illinois and Tennessee. Thomas holds multip...