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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...
Abiola Bello
Abiola Bello NONE Abiola Bello is a Nigerian-British, prize-winning and bestselling youth author born and raised in Stoke Newington, North London. She is known for the fantasy middle-grade series Em...
Stacey Abrams aka Selena Montgomery
Stacey Abrams aka Selena Montgomery NONE Selena Montgomery is the pseudonym of Stacey Abrams, born Dec 9, 1973, former Georgia House Representative and first Black female major party gubernatorial no...
Dwan Abrams
Dwan Abrams NONE Dr. Dwan Abrams is a certified Life Coach and founder of Abrams University. As a Life Coach, her mission is to provide support and guidance using proven methods, motivational coachi...
Ni-Ni Simone and Amir Abrams
Ni-Ni Simone and Amir Abrams MULTIPLE Ni-Ni Simone and Amir Abrams are acclaimed authors known for their captivating novels. Simone excels in urban teen fiction, while Abrams' strength lies in romanc...
Ed Gordon
Ed Gordon 0000000045843168 Ed Gordon is an esteemed journalist with a career spanning various TV networks like BET, NBC, MSNBC, and CBS. Known for hosting shows like Conversation with Ed Gordon, BET ...
Dare Coulter
Dare Coulter NONE Dare Coulter is an acclaimed North Carolina-based artist known for positive portrayals of black individuals and families. Her global vision includes installing sculptures representi...
Kim Coles
Kim Coles 0000000031521651 Kim Coles, best known for her role as “Synclaire” in FOX's 'Living Single', has starred in many TV programs including 'Frasier', 'Six Feet Under', and 'In Living Color'. Sh...
Abi Daré
Abi Daré 0000000496183410 Abi Daré, a Nigerian-born author based in the UK, has studied law, International Project Management, and Creative Writing. She won the Bath Novel Award in 2018 for her debu...
Sandy Daley
Sandy Daley NONE Sandy Daley, a versatile talent from Kingston, Jamaica, is an actress, author, and media personality known for her candidness. Her provocative novel, “Whose Vagina Is It, Really?” di...
Shaniqka Thomas
Shaniqka Thomas NONE Shaniqka Thomas is a trustworthy individual known for keeping secrets and offering non-judgmental advice. Her animated personality and genuine approachability have fueled her pas...
April R. Silver
April R. Silver NONE April R. Silver is a renowned marketing strategist, cultural curator, and social justice activist. As the founder of AKILA WORKSONGS, she's known for creating influential social ...
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige 000000006310393X Mary J. Blige, born in 1971, is a globally recognized singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. She has won nine Grammy Awards, an Emmy, and multiple honors, inclu...
Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster
Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster MULTIPLE Marc Lamont Hill is a media personality, educator, and entrepreneur, hosting BET News and Black News Tonight, and holding a chair at Temple University. He ...
Charlamagne Tha God
Charlamagne Tha God 0000000486501489 Charlamagne Tha God, born Lenard McKelvey, is a renowned media personality and co-host of The Breakfast Club radio show and Brilliant Idiots podcast. He's also a ...
Juanita Bynum
Juanita Bynum 000000004089322X Dr. Juanita Bynum, born on January 16, 1959, is a multifaceted personality - a televangelist, platinum gospel recording artist, NY Times bestselling author, TV and radi...
Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams 0000000114422456 Wendy Williams, a New Jersey native and Northeastern University graduate, is a renowned radio personality and author. She has worked at notable stations like WQHT-FM a...
Roslyn Carrington
Roslyn Carrington NONE Roslyn Carringtongton is a Trinidadian PR professional and writer known for her literary novel, “A Thirst for Rain.” She also writes multicultural romances as Simona Taylor. A ...
Flava Flav
Flava Flav NONE William Jonathan Drayton Jr., known as Flavor Flav, is a co-founder of the influential hip-hop group Public Enemy. Born on March 16, 1959, he's also a popular television personality a...
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan 0000000045587838 Michael Strahan is a retired American football player who spent his career with the New York Giants. Post-retirement, he became a media personality, co-hosting “Live!...
Carmen Green
Carmen Green NONE Carmen Green, a National Bestselling author from Buffalo, NY, has sold over 30 novels. Her work includes the award-winning 'Keeping Secrets' and 'Doctor, Doctor', and 'Commitments',...
N’Tyse
N’Tyse NONE N'Tyse, a wife, mother, and Dallas native, is a multitalented novelist, screenwriter, and film producer. With a background in banking and a degree from Arizona State University, she is ce...
Brenda Jackson
Brenda Jackson 0000000117535931 Jackson is New York Times bestselling with of 150 romance novels. Brenda Jackson, a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, has written over 150 novels and nov...
Karen Eubanks Jackson
Karen Eubanks Jackson NONE Karen Eubanks Jackson, a 27-year, four-time breast cancer survivor, is the founder and CEO of Sisters Network Inc., the only nationwide African American breast cancer survi...
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...
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...
Nicole Bailey-Williams
Nicole Bailey-Williams NONE Nicole Bailey-Williams is a Philadelphia-born educator, author, and radio personality. A graduate of Hampton and Temple University, she pioneered “The Literary Review” on ...
Brene Brown
Brene Brown 0000000034192910 Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston and visiting professor at UT Austin, studies courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She's authored six...
Karen Walrond
Karen Walrond NONE Karen Walrond is a lawyer, leadership coach, activist, and senior director for Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She's a Certified Dare To Lead™ Facilitator, photographe...
Carol Taylor
Carol Taylor 0000000113419810 Carol Taylor, a seasoned book editor & writer with over 20 years in the industry, has worked with prominent black authors. Featured in notable publications & TV, she has...
Danielle Henderson
Danielle Henderson 0000000380386988 Danielle Henderson is a TV writer known for works like Maniac and Dare Me, and a former editor for Rookie. She co-hosts the film podcast I Saw What You Did, and au...
Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley 0000000110310916 Tavis Smiley, a prominent African-American voice, is a renowned host and political commentator. Known for his work on BET Tonight and The Tom Joyner Morning Show, he is ...
Touré
Touré 0000000382921892 Touré Neblett, born in 1971, is a multifaceted writer, TV host, and podcaster from Brooklyn. Known for co-hosting MSNBC's The Cycle (2012-15), he has also hosted multiple show...
Cortney Gee
Cortney Gee NONE Cortney Gee, a comedian from Cleveland, Ohio, has performed on HBO's Def Jam, BET's ComicView, and The Jamie Foxx Show. Known for touring globally and bringing laughter to audiences,...
Javon Johnson
Javon Johnson NONE Javon Johnson is an assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and director of African diaspora studies. He authored 'Killing Poetry' (2017) and is a renowned spok...
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...
Marc Lamont Hill
Marc Lamont Hill 0000000055257314 In November 2017 Marc Opened a boostore in Philadelphia Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is a renowned intellectual voice, anthropologist of e...
Rakim
Rakim 0000000118505494 Rakim, a transformative hip-hop artist, gained fame with the album 'Paid in Full', named MTV's greatest hip-hop album. His unique style influenced artists like Jay Z, Eminem, a...
Paul Porter
Paul Porter 0000000032557824 Paul Porter is a seasoned radio, music, and television professional with four decades of experience. Known for his deep voice and expertise, Porter has spent 10 years at ...
Tiffany D. Cross
Tiffany D. Cross NONE Tiffany D. Cross is a Harvard Kennedy School fellow and on-air political analyst with a vast experience in cable news. She's a former CNN associate producer, BET Networks' DC bu...
Keith Boykin
Keith Boykin 0000000034973717 Keith Boykin is a multi-talented author, political science professor at Columbia University, CNN commentator, and actor with a history of LGBT advocacy. A Harvard and Da...
Yaba Baker
Yaba Baker NONE Yaba Baker is a renowned author, scriptwriter, and speaker, known for his Black History activity books. His work, which includes Princess Briana and Super CJ, has been widely recogniz...
Jay Ellis
Jay Ellis 0000000042134892 Jay Ellis, a South Carolina-born actor, is known for his role in HBO's Insecure, winning an NAACP Image Award. His career started with BET’s The Game, and includes a role i...
Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks 0000000358343148 Ben Brooks, born in 1992, is a prolific author from Gloucestershire. Known for six novels including the AALBC bestseller 'Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different', Brook...
David Miller
David Miller 0000000081542995 David C. Miller, a Baltimore author and Ph.D. candidate, is renowned for his work, “Dare to Be King,” a 52-week curriculum teaching young African American males survival...
Michelle Singletary
Michelle Singletary 000000004572445X Michelle Singletary is a renowned personal finance columnist, author, and TV personality, celebrated for her practical financial advice. She writes the syndicated...
Jay Manuel
Jay Manuel NONE TV personality Jay Manuel is celebrated for his roles as a Fashion Correspondent, Host, Judge, Creative Director, and Executive Producer on popular television shows over 20 years. He'...
Angie Martinez
Angie Martinez 0000000367767831 Angie Martinez, known as “The Voice of New York,” is an American radio personality, former rapper, and actress. She excels in personal interviews with iconic figures, ...
Peggy E. Spiller
Peggy E. Spiller NONE Peggy E. Spiller, a Chicago-born author raised in Shreveport, is known for her novels “Real Dreams” and “For Every Love That Dies.” A Louisiana State University graduate, she no...
Andrea J. Loney
Andrea J. Loney NONE Andrea J. Loney, a versatile author with African American, Jamaican and Panamanian roots, realized her childhood dream of becoming a writer. After developing her craft in college...
Monica Mikai
Monica Mikai NONE Monica Mikai, a children's book author and illustrator, creates inspiring stories from Atlanta, Georgia. An alumnus of Rider University and New York Studio School, her works include...
Bonnie St. John
Bonnie St. John 0000000036620085 Bonnie St. John, the first African-American Winter Paralympic medalist, is a highly accomplished individual. Despite losing her leg at age five, she ventured into var...
Kaitlyn McKnight
Kaitlyn McKnight NONE Kaitlyn McKnight is a young adult fantasy and sci-fi author known for her eccentric personality and unpredictable stories filled with magic, mystery, and malevolence. Her vivid ...
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...
Lutishia Lovely
Lutishia Lovely NONE Lutishia Lovely is an award-winning author known for her romance novels and popular Hallelujah Love Series. She also writes under the pseudonym Zuri Day. With a diverse backgroun...
Lisa M. Bennett
Lisa M. Bennett NONE Lisa M. Bennett, former executive and current author, coach, and YouTube personality, uses her expertise to empower individuals through Fearless Coaching LLC and C-Crets, a caree...
Sarah Jakes Roberts
Sarah Jakes Roberts NONE Sarah Jakes Roberts is a successful businesswoman, bestselling author, and media personality, known for her work in film marketing and inspiring community programs. Daughter ...
Nikki Woods
Nikki Woods NONE Nikki Woods is a multi-media personality, personal branding coach, and CEO of Nikki Woods Media. As senior producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she reaches over 8 million listen...
Michelle Gipson
Michelle Gipson NONE Michelle Gipson, Founder of Written magazine, has 15+ years in publishing and media as a writer, radio personality, and advertising executive. With degrees from Hampton Universit...
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 ...
Rainie Howard
Rainie Howard NONE Rainie Howard is a bestselling author, speaker, media personality, and business leader reaching over 10 million globally. She's an award-winning humanitarian and life coach special...
Porsha Williams
Porsha Williams NONE Porsha Williams is an American TV personality and actress, best known for her roles in The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Dish Nation. She also competed on The New Celebrity Appr...
Sheree Whitfield
Sheree Whitfield NONE Shereé M. Whitfield, born in 1970, is a TV personality, socialite, and fashion designer best known for The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She is also an executive producer for the...
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox NONE Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, is a renowned personal finance expert, television personality, and author of 12 books, including NY Times bestseller 'Zero Debt'. Fo...
Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden 0000000034966779 Michael Baisden is a popular radio personality, NY Times best-selling author, and film producer. Known for his explosive radio show themes, he began his career sellin...
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah 0000000430715306 Trevor Noah, a successful African comedian and host of the award-winning 'The Daily Show', joined the show in 2014. He has multiple comedy specials, including his 9th, 'A...
Howard Bryant
Howard Bryant 0000000045145562 Howard Bryant is an acclaimed author, sports journalist, and media personality at ESPN and NPR. Renowned for his Legends series and award-winning baseball writing, he i...
Hasani Pettiford
Hasani Pettiford NONE Hasani Pettiford, renowned speaker, author, and TV personality, is known for his dynamic teachings on success, wealth creation, and interpersonal relationships. As the founder o...
Karamo Brown
Karamo Brown NONE Karamo Brown, an influential TV personality, and producer, is known for his role on Netflix's Queer Eye and as the first openly gay African American star on MTV's The Real World. He...
Clarence N.M. Coggins
Clarence N.M. Coggins NONE Clarence N.M. Coggins is a Japanese Anime enthusiast, Kean University Economics graduate, and IT professional. He is a Radio Personality, known for hosting “A New Day is He...
Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith 0000000045962773 Stephen A. Smith, a former reporter for the Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer, has risen to become ESPN's leading on-air personality. He hosts the top-rated s...
Myles C. Pinkney
Myles C. Pinkney NONE Myles C. Pinkney is an acclaimed children's book photographer, known for works like “It's Raining Laughter” by Nikki Grimes. He enjoys imbuing his subjects with personality and ...
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...
Jacqueline E. Luckett
Jacqueline E. Luckett NONE Jacqueline E. Luckett, a renowned storyteller, began her writing journey with diaries, poetry, and newspaper stories. After a corporate career, her passion for writing was ...
Veronica Chambers
Veronica Chambers 0000000063184848 Veronica Chambers is a celebrated author known for her memoir, Mam's Girl. Born in Panama and raised in Brooklyn, her Afro-Latina heritage often influences her work...
Lawrence Hill
Lawrence Hill 0000000073673418 Lawrence Hill is a renowned Canadian author and professor of creative writing at the University of Guelph. Known for his award-winning novel, “The Book of Negroes”, whi...
Tami Charles
Tami Charles NONE From former school Teacher to Successful Author Tami Charles, a former R&B singer and teacher, is a successful children's author and speaker. Inspired by her students, she dusted off...
Ingrid M. Ellis
Ingrid M. Ellis NONE Ingrid M. Ellis, a New York-born, California-educated author, turned a passion for writing into a 20-year career. From children’s series to a stirring memoir, she bravely self-pu...
Dean Atta
Dean Atta NONE Dean Atta is a renowned poet whose work tackles race, gender, and identity. Shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize, he performs worldwide and his debut YA novel is The Black Flami...
bell hooks
bell hooks 000000011072449X “I will not have my life narrowed down. I will not bow down to somebody else’s whim or someone else’s ignorance.” bell hooks (Sep. 25, 1952 –...
Mercuries Ryzen
Mercuries Ryzen NONE Mercuries Ryzen, a Brooklyn-born author, psychologist, and professional counselor, uses comedy and writing as emotional outlets. She holds degrees in Psychology and Professional ...
Sydney McGee
Sydney McGee NONE “McGee is the youngest bestselling author in AALBC.com History!” Sydney McGee, also known as “Sydney Sunshine”, is a young author from Houston, Texas, known for her uniqu...
Guy Sims
Guy Sims NONE Guy A. Sims is an acclaimed author known for his early publications on Kwanzaa, his collection of American Tall Tales, and his novel, Living Just A Little. He's also the head writer for...
Dorothy Butler Gilliam
Dorothy Butler Gilliam 0000000032505856 Dorothy Butler Gilliam, the first black woman reporter for the Washington Post, dedicated over six decades to journalism. Throughout her career, she worked to ...
Julianne Malveaux
Julianne Malveaux 0000000021068830 Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a renowned economist, author, and commentator, lauded for her contributions to public discourse on race, culture, and gender. Currently the...
Miasha
Miasha NONE Miasha, a best-selling author, known for her extravagant release parties and philanthropic work, has rapidly gained recognition in the book industry. With five novels, she has been hailed...
Jacki Simmons
Jacki Simmons NONE Bronx-born, Harlem-raised author Jacki Simmons found inspiration in her surroundings from a young age. She completed her first short story at 11 and her first novel at 16. After wi...
N. K. Jemisin
N. K. Jemisin 0000000107503776 Jemisin, in 2018, Became the Only Writer to Win 3 Best Novel Hugo Awards in Consecutive Years (note) Nora K. Jemisin, born in 1972, is a renowned speculative fiction aut...
Krystal Marquis
Krystal Marquis NONE Krystal Marquis, a biology graduate and environmental manager, is a lifelong reader turned author. She began writing after accepting a NaNoWriMo Challenge, which led to her first...
Francis Ray
Francis Ray 0000000110715606 Francis Ray (1944-2013) was a celebrated Texas-based author and school nurse practitioner. Known for her bestsellers in Blackboard and Essence Magazine, her work includes...
Sesali Bowen
Sesali Bowen NONE Sesali Bowen, a Chicago native, is a renowned writer, journalist, and influencer in women's media, politics, and sex education. She's a former editor and writer at NYLON and Refiner...
Kysha N. Brown
Kysha N. Brown NONE A college classmate and friend of Kysha Brown Robinson’s once said of her first impression of Brown: "I remember seeing this little girl sitting at the front of the ro...
Thembisa S. Mshaka
Thembisa S. Mshaka NONE Thembisa S. Mshaka is a versatile creative executive, author, producer, filmmaker, and voice actor, renowned for her award-winning global ad campaigns and writings. She is the...
Donna Drew Sawyer
Donna Drew Sawyer NONE Donna Drew Sawyer, author of Provenance, has a rich background in arts administration, advertising, and public relations. A New Yorker with over three decades of experience in ...
Cavis Adams
Cavis Adams NONE Cavis Adams is a Fire Captain in Minneapolis and a freelance Medical Interpreter, fluent in English and Spanish. A University of Minnesota graduate, he believes writing is a tool to ...
Keli Goff
Keli Goff NONE Keli Goff is a renowned journalist and fiction writer, known for exploring politics, pop culture, race, and gender in America. Her work has featured in leading publications like Time, ...
Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry 0000000117697252 Tia Mowry-Hardrict, born July 6, 1978, is renowned for her roles in TV series “Sister, Sister”, “The Game”, “Tia & Tamera”, and “Family Reunion.” A two-time NAACP Image Awa...
Rachel Laryea
Rachel Laryea NONE Dr. Rachel Naa-Du Laryea is a thought leader who specializes in race and money, ethical entrepreneurship, and social good. After cutting her teeth on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs,...
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...